And if you AirBnB it - you have constant turn over and the need to have cleaning services on continuous call.As for the BRRR - know that you have to own the property for 6 months before you can BRRRR with a typical (Fannie Mae) lender.  

Our "rehab" consisted of a clean-out and home inspection, after which we listed the property on the local MLS for $119k, though we sold well above asking.

Hi Taylor,Free work in return for lowered rent might not be such a good idea.It would be Smart to go in person and see examples of the person's previous work (of the same kind you want done).I've seen (for example) gypsum board punched holes replaced that were  -->99.999% Invisible<-- and on the other hand, tub work by the same individual that was "childish" at best.I've had other instances of Handymen describing their work in various glowing terms, and according themselves with various (made up) glowing titles (master this, and certain grade experts)--claiming unbelievable past projects--who were no-shows or no-finishers.It's best to understand what the repair needs yourself, such as "Blue Board" or "Purple Board" and sealant XYZ vs just relying on statements such as I have done these for years--yes that may be true, but at what quality (if quality counts to you--it may not).You also may want to spec that you want the area left Broom Clean when the work is done, and make sure to provide a dumpster if there will be large demo taking place.Good Luck!

Besides that have it clean and the finished product done right, no shortcuts.

If you want pure investment properties, you are probably looking at six units that go for 110-130k per unit that essentially will meet the 1% rule after you clean them up.

I would assume even if it isn't in an LLC, the times it is rented out, I could write off things like cleaning and supplies?

@Jim K.Ugly things like getting your hands dirty cleaning out a hoarder house?

The plumber said the beer bottles and cans got in because there was a broken clean out pipe in front of the house and the debris  from the street was falling into the line through the opening.

The structure is technically able to be moved by a simple disassembly process and the installation can be completed in as little as 4 days with the installation crew.Some of the key details are that our materials are sustainable, recyclable, healthy, use building science, and our exterior panels sequester carbon instead of producing it like traditional concrete.

That stated, there are property management organizations that strictly do cleaning and likely provide handyman type services as well for STRs.