Right, the list of things to maintain and/or replace is never ending; rugs, AC filters, light bulbs, water filter in fridge, detector batteries, pest control, coffee maker, stove eyes and pans, silverware, bowls, glasses, sofa cushions, pillows, blinds, brooms, mops, vacuum, brushes, shower curtains, bath mats, beach towels. 

The problems began when the definition of squatting was extended to include occupying buildings, not just vacant land.Squatting has been around forever, but the politicians and justice system turning a blind eye is new.

Im a new investor and im deciding whether to calculate ARV with batchleads or trying to do my own estimate with using similar properties in the same zipcode

I walked in totally blind when I bought my house and I'm pretty sure I payed more than that.

It is always one thing after another. in contrary to popular opinion, if you follow biggerpocket opinion you would lose money, so I do reverse of bbiggerpoeckets :1. invest for appreciation2. buy in california only, do flips, do BRRR3. focus on quality not quantity.your problem is you purchase non-appreciating asset with leverage for cashflow.What I do is I purchase appreciation-asset with leverage with little cahflow for appreciation.And I do not collect rental property.I collect primary, when it's sold, it's tax free.invest in real estate, but do not follow bigger pocket advice blindly, you would lose money, lol

Other easy ways to exceed expectations might include microwave hoods, dishwashers, adding a shed, including basic mini-blinds, etc.

They're ultimately coming into a deal with a level of blind trust. 

It's not really possible to compare properties and insurance costs blindly.  

I would definitely put a new mini blind in that is the correct width.

THEREFORE, both the Reverse Mortgage Industry and HUD are enemies to young families in that they are BLINDLY ROBBING & CAUSING UNDUE, INDIRECT DEMISE to their precious Elders.