If we were able to put 10-15k into it (paint, trim, carpet, small outside stuff), the numbers look much better.We currently have about 25% equity, and haven't been able to find anyone that offers anything over 75% LTV.

The guys I have can do all the grunt work, paint, trim, light framing, ect... but not the guy I want to build a house from scratch.

Outdoor dogs can still chew on doors, trim, and come inside and do whatever they want. 

I can't believe they expect a deposit back with the way they left my house. the home had fresh paint, new floors downstairs (carpet was upstairs) they left the home a filthy message, my downstairs floors are way damaged, ive got holes in walls, baseboard trim hanging off, missing doors, missing shower head, she stuck a bunch of steel wool all in my stove which ive never dealt with that and dont know if to just take it out or replace it for fear of missing some fibers and having my new tenant start using the stove and it catch fire. just eyeballing the damage to the property, she's in the negative as far as the deposit goes. what do landlords normally deduct from security deposit? 

I use a Dunn Edwards flat on the walls with Satin white trim.

most times they're stupid little things, like paint finish is worn on window trim, or door is not weather tight...they're really not that bad, but pages of them can add up if you're hiring a handyman.

In total the rehab itself took 3 months plus 1 month to get it rented.Purchase price: $132,700Closing costs: $0 (seller closing cost credit of $2k)Holding costs: $3kRehab costs: $30kThe following was replaced:All plumbing (supply and drain), including water heater ($4050)Furnace and Air Conditioning unit ($3045)Electrical in kitchen and bath ($1800)LVP Flooring throughout ($2697)Stair carpeting ($410)Bathrooms ($1820)Kitchen ($5095)Appliances ($1738)Garage doors and openers ($806)All new trim and doors ($2168)Paint ($876)Remaining costs were miscellaneous supplies, dumpster and permitsThe total cash outlay on my part was $57k.

Just need to finish painting trim and putting the right color toilet in.

I do a lot of labor myself (I actually enjoy it) like paint, trim, cabinets, tile, landscaping, etc... this one was my top profit house, which is always a nice "record" to beat.

We have used them for mowing, tree trimming, leaf removal, and building out our patio.