That will usually stop them in their script.

I have studied things and I feel I would only make maybe an extra grand a year and frankly I don't want to squeeze every last time out of people coming for vacation.Most of our guests are regular people.

It would also have to be put up and taken down between each tenant and I don't know how responsive your PM will be to this extra work. 

With the extra cash flow, you could strive to acquire additional income-producing properties over time.

The project type is usually 1-2 properties and set at that.

If you are making modifications to the heating and air conditioning space of the property it is usually wise to pull a permit.

Unless you are planning on investing in your back yard and have extra time to spend, getting a good PM is very important.  

Quote from @Cameron Moore: Exactly. 15 years ago, I noticed an increase in owners using insurance to pay for a replacement roof, usually to sweeten the pot during a sale.

Any investing usually has a level of risk associated so you want to make sure you know exactly what that is when it comes to the flint market. 

In Texas, the state I mostly work, despire me being in California, sellers in the "B" usually are okay with lower EMD/option amounts, i.e. $200.