Hire out the major work if you're not qualified and/or it requires permits, but little things like cosmetic upgrades are pretty easy with youtube instructional videos. 

@Dan HandfordHI Dan,there are a couple of videos in the manage right that we discuss RUBS.

If you can't see the place in person, can you get a video?

We will also be finishing our 10 part video series on the RE360 you tube channel in the upcoming weeks. 

@James StevensI currently work for a commercial contractor that installs low voltage voice, data, video and security systems.  

Well, I post all my before and after pics/videos on there.

You will have everything you will need for a quick decision, which will include an appraisal, if not appraisal, a BPO, and if not a BPO real comps that are apples to apples, contractors estimates, pictures, videos, and escrow instructions.Regards,Bernie Germani

I can't mov into other unit as we already own a home and don't want to move.  

Buying a property sight- unseen can be a huge risk but with Your Boots On The Ground we take care of everything from simple yet crucial info like photos & videos to of the inside and outside of a property to mobilizing a real estate agent, real estate investor friendly title company to contractor repair checkups.

or any decent "for sure" retirement security......Interested in Residential Holdings:  Condos/ Single Family/ Multi's....Been immersing myself in YouTube real estate videos and books for last 6 months...Was wondering what the standard % is you should put back from the rent for vacancies and maintenance after the initial 1st and last and security deposit?