I have gone ahead with painting Navajo White for all the walls, and Ultra White for the trim and plan to use this color scheme throughout all the units eventually.

This gave us a clear idea of all the details we needed to know in terms of paint color, floor, and other key fixes such as windows, doors, and cabinets.

I would rip apart our competition if I found out they had a $30/mon fee.

My idea is to offer my skills, such as social media management, painting, or assisting with various menial tasks, in exchange for the opportunity to learn the trade.

If you manage homes built before 1978, there's a key regulation to be aware of: the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires property managers and Landlords Nationwide to be certified in lead-based paint handling.

I really liked finding the probate houses there, which often have great structure and outdated paint/carpet.  

I don't aggressively increase rents if a tenant's current rent is within the turn cost / 12.For example, if you need to replace flooring, paint, and fix up a few things... your turn cost might be $5-7k

if we could all go out and buy any old property and paint it and make a quick 50K, we would. 

My vote is to repair, repair, repair.Water damage can lead to significant problems, from blistering / peeling paint to ceilings collapsing and electrical shorts.

I always go in with a simple offer of this is the rent, and we are also comfortable giving you a (insert something you need to do anyways like a basic, white paint job or a new appliance).This is one of the most uncomfortable parts of the business though, and the quicker you get over being able to have these conversations, the quicker you will be successful in this business.