We do however also send it electronically.

Then go price your labor plumbing electric, roof, finish outs, and landscaping.     

Established neighborhoods often come with more mature landscaping and amenities.

Thank you for the response, the renovations are minimal, (paint, drywall tape repair, landscaping).

R&M (Building R&M, turnover, grounds & landscaping): T12, break out any non-recurring capital expenses / renovations that current owner has baked in.

Junked it out, cleaned up landscaping, drywall repair, texture, paint, new interior doors and trim, new waterheater, new floors in kitchen. some new floors, countertops, new roof, painting cabinets.

You order electronic digital clocks that you can change yourself.

I would be so grateful to connect with others who have experience with the rental landscape in Japan (whether Kanto, Kansai, Fukuoka, Sapporo, or elsewhere!). 

The german real estate landscape is very very different from what you are used to.

I have many investor friends and clients who manage smaller properties pretty easily from a distance by having a Realtor list it for rent, and get rent electronically sent, as well as have contractors they can call.