We have 33 rentals, 2/3 are semi rural / small towns.I'm looking for a solution for paying rent with other than mailed money orders which are a night mare. 

The only nice painted cabinets I've seen have come from the factory that way.Leave the homemade island or kill it - maybe replace it with a semi-cheap table style island with matching granite top (or just remove it altogether and fix and floor damage creating more open space)What is my biggest bang for buck?

We paint the walls, baseboard and trim a light beige color, semi-gloss exterior paint.  

I use ACH to get my rent and have only had ONE late in over 9 years.Today I am 'semi-retired' and still don't have much to do with my properties.  

In the beginning cash flow from properties will be saved to help fund additional deal.3-6 months rent will be held in reserve fund per propertyMarketing PlanBuying: Use agent to search MLS, search foreclosures, create ads for website Renting: Post on Craigslist, Facebook pages, create website, put signs in front yardManagement PlanLeasing, Inspections, Maintenance and Repairs, Capital ImprovementsFull exterior/interior inspections will be conducted semi-annually and per the Management SOP.Tracking PerformanceAnalyze cash-flow of property annually and determine be course of action.

If you can have two locked doors one fire door, you might look to other businesses for semi-secured storage.

Overall a great deal for 50.2 one bedrooms (one floor each, both first floor, great for semi-handicapped/elderly) and one 3 bedroom.

I do semi agree with some of the folks...if you are leaning towards Atlanta, you might as well buy closer to home.

We would say we are semi-handy so we don't mind rolling our selves up and putting in some sweat equity.

@Alex Johnson I have clients who have reached an agreement with the tenant to pay for a month or two at a Residence Inn or one of those semi condo like long term stay hotels ( with a kitchen, living area and 2 bedrooms), and storage unit for the same time period.