I will explain.During COVID (at least in my market FL) you could rent an outdated house 15 miles from the beach and other attractions and decorate it off of Facebook marketplace for $2,000 and rake in cash. 

A general maintenance tech or handyman may not have the expertise to certify a leak that is especially mysterious. 

Make sure they are certified with the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals (ASCSP).

However, if those sellers put their house in some kind of marketplace they would get a higher price and investors know that.For instance, I have investors call me all the time wanting to buy properties that are not on the market.

With swift action and strategic market placement, we sold it for $449,000 on 9/4/2024.

As long as their fees are normal for your marketplace, don't focus on the cost of management and the few dollars saved by self-management. 2.

Certifications take a mere 3 days to earn--converting a high school dropout into a licensed and certified technician by day 4.

get creative)Craigslist - for sale/rent by owner (similar to zillow)Facebook marketplace - For Sale by ownerFacebook REI groups - ask wholesalers and other investors what they have in their inventory and tell them what you're looking for. 

I would say 30k would be a good amount.You could spend alot more or substantial less.You can save some money by buying quality used furniture off Craigslist or FB marketplace. 

Another thing to keep in mind: The 100% bonus depreciation expired at the end of 2022 and is now phasing out at 20% per year, with the benefit fully sunsets after the end of 2026 calendar year.I recommend you contact a certified cost segregation specialist and/or CPA to discuss your short-term goal.