My guess is in that price range and limited window, you will not make enough additional appreciation to make renting it out make sense, so unless you planned on keeping it forever as a rental you are probably best off selling and cashing out.

In order to avoid wasting time on a bunch of individual showings with unqualified applicants, perhaps consider doing what I do and host “open house” style showing windows. 

I get the 2 schools of thought on keeping cash flow to stay liquid vs. investing your money where it will make the highest return, but my W2 job salary means I don't "need" the 2400/year of cash flow at the moment, really all I am looking to do is maximize this rental return over a 10-15 year return window.  

The biggest mistake new investors make is to walk a property, maybe explain in general terms what they want and then let the contractor come up with the SoW.For a bedroom this could be:- replace carpet- repair closet dooror- remove carpet- remove curtains, nails and screws- replace closet doors, entry door SKU#- replace window SKU#- refinish hardwood floors 144 sqft, clear/oil-based- prep and paint all woodwork- patch walls, texture, paint walls eggshell white clay, ceiling flat white- replace light fixture SKU#, replace lightswitch w decora/white, replace 3 outlets&covers- install blinds SKU#Obviously, the cost would be quite different.

Hi all,I'm sure some have heard of the properties being built by Clifton Homes:Location: 9440 N Adrian AveThey are a fully vertically integrated operation (prop mgmt, construction, and financing).This is their deal:Cash in:  $50K6-8 months later:One time refinance to put a long term mortgage on it at or around 75% which gets your $50k back + 16%.

This is why I prefer vetted and vertically integrated turnkey, which is what I am looking into now.

This gives me access to a large network of skilled contractors, including plumbers, HVAC specialists, electricians, and general contractors.I’ve identified a promising opportunity with an auction property, but I’m unsure how to accurately estimate rehab costs with only a small window to do so.

Charleston SC and Portland OR. if its a presale we require 10 to 20k EM on 700 to 1 mil purchase none refundable and released once we go vertical.

Only damage so far is some window trimming from trying to pull off a window.

Seems like we could be negligent if we allow self-guided tours and someone leaves a window or the back door unlocked and comes back to occupy or destroy the property later.