@Larry Fried makes a good point regarding the differences in tax treatment between the two. 

signsonthecheap.com  I use corrugated plastic rather than metal.  

@Austin Fry if the numbers match up to your criteria and you feel ready from your education and preparation, there can be opportunities that arise from the downturn.

Use metal handles for the cabinets, not plastic.

@Larry Fried Hi Larry, I'm looking to buy something that might require some surface level work (ie. new paint job, new countertops, etc...) but nothing too crazy like foundation or new roofing.

I'll post early fri morn.

The library here just had their used book sale last Fri & Sat.

I could show you a thousand homes built in the 70's and 80's still sportin' the plastic in my area..

Larry Fried I have 2 single family rentals in my portfolio.I have been thinking about doing small multifamily in the future and would like to try my hand at a flip or 2 this year.

Move metal or plastic parts non functioning due to wear (landlord pays cost) or damage from striking wall or being bent moving furniture in and out (tenant pays cost). - Broken window or screen (caused by the tenant) - I charge the tenant for these.