This post has become quite fun to read hahaha.

There are companies spending $100k a month on mail and all the smaller sized companies / people all get their data from same sources (like Propstream).To me it didn’t make sense to use the same info as it is extremely difficult to have any type of advantage Just for the record and for the fun ot it, I was one of those spending $2,000 a week (about $100,00 a year) on mailers and doing big time business.

Hi Johnatha, Thank you, I will share as I go, this is my first out of state investment, it will be lots of fun!

I would prioritize the fun parts that are a big drawl (usually the outdoor, pool, landscaping, etc.) as well as kitchen.

Thats what makes our job as accountants so fun.

Pretty fun project.

. $30K should be more than enough for fresh paint and flooring and some other odds and ends, but if you need dry wall, cabinets, countertops, mechanicals etc it could get much pricier. 

Quote from @Drew Sygit: @Travis Biziorek you don't have to deal with the owers that have their heads in the sand about market changes and just expect their rents to increase every year.Sounds fun!

Now keep in mind everything is negotiable, because this is where things can really get fun with math. 

Hey Meghan, Someone like you in your position might find success in buying an existing property management company rather then starting one fresh.