He needed space for storing his rv and busses so he gets to use the portable building and space for10 busses until Aug 2020 How did you finance this deal?

apparently the tenants brought in 4 portable heaters.as an investor, i think it wise to minimize your variable expenses, and getting tenants to take responsibility is just good business practice.  

All new fixtures. 5000 Replace improper basement ductwork 3225 A/C coil and condenser 3200 Stairway into basement - bring up to code 2250 Washer/Gas Dryer (stacked) 1800 Paint throughout 1500 Transfer taxes 1200 New carpet - stairs and both bedrooms 1000 Gas water heater 800 new fridge 800 Exterior paint 800 Demo/creation of fridge location 725 Replace wood rot along roof line and cap with metal 700 Roof coating 700 new gas stove 600 Trim repair, doors for both closets, door for 2nd bedroom 500 Window blinds throughout 300 Minor siding repair - rear 200 New screens 150 Total costs 34200 Offer ALL CASH 21799

You could offer your tenants some up grades, washer dryer, microwave oven, new carpet, security safes, alarm service, inside improvements. increase rent as agreed for the improvements.When tenants move out, move in and create a WOW factor, install lights in closets when door is open, upgrade kitchens and baths, spend money to thrill tenants......you will find that the present and future returns on your improvements should be great.Charles Parrish

One I met recently converted a garage into a bonus room yet didn't put in a closet and skimped on paint on the whole house.

Author removes all closet doors from his rentals...Author removes the bedroom door handles and installs a $.50 hook and eye..to avoid a $9 handle expense.

Put portable thermostats in each room and record temputure. you are only required to be within the legal limit. they   can threaten all they want. legal limit and maybe you bump it up a degree. after that tell them to invest in a portable heater.

We buy in bulk from Sam's Club or Amazon and keep the bulk items in the locked owner's closet.

Close doors to every room/closet.

This is a brief summary of what the property needs:Exterior:remove old roof and replace with new one (Shingles/asphalt)Some serious landscaping (Removing plants, trimming tree branches etc)Partial Painting (Brick/Aluminium siding)New garage doorInterior:Install drywall in the lower level of the house (it's a split level house)PaintingDemo wall between kitchen and living room to make it an open layoutRemodel 2 bathrooms (Tiling, new countertops etc)Panting kitchen cabintes and install hardware, new appliances, tile, and new countertops.Installing carpet on the family room and basementReplace closet/bedroom doors and trimReplacing and installing outlets/switches New water heater Install laminate The total project costs came at 67K (including an 11 % fee or 6,700 the contractor is charging me for running the project).