Also, our properties are commercial so it's not like I'd need to go to a duplex and sweep and clean the place.IMHO my CPA is not conservative at all. 

I rented to ACU students and used the rent by the room method.

Someone called me today (probably his wife) and said Preston has been trying so hard to clean up his image and was upset by this post.

Figure out which method makes the most sense for you and look at the numbers for at least 10 deals.

Even though I had a full size W/D on site, I still used this method.....

Easy to clean and safe. 

Definitely helpful.I got a lawyer who did overcharge me a bit but the tenant left the property spot clean.

On 1/2 price days I spend $250 and get nice clean clothes only with retail value of around $2,000.  

This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.

By adopting the house-hacking method—living in one unit while renting out the others—we plan for the tenants to cover the mortgage and gain valuable property management experience.