If they have a $200+ truck fee, $100/hr labor, and a 100% markup on parts, you're gonna end up paying $600 for something that's $100 at Home Depot and anyone with two thumbs can install in 30 minutes. 

And as a new investor, typically you don't that much money to put towards handyman every time something goes wrong. 

we after 1 year refied with a very above average increase in value becoming cash on cash with a sizeable upside and a low rate allowing great cash flow

I'm a realtor in the Bay Area, an investor with BA rental properties and a few remodels under my belt.

Hi guys, I’ve bought my first STR home, and in 2 weeks got it furnished, met neighbors, found someone to “emergency manage’ and clean as I’ll be long distance, now all that’s left is my city- required safety inspection and a few more organizational things.

He was with me for 6 years with option to buy, great cash flow and a great profit when sold.

If they still don't pay rent by the end of that 3-day Pay or Quit, then they receive a Summons to Appear for an eviction hearing, again served by a Deputy and a $190 fee added to their account. 5.

Not to blame anyone... lol But I think my wife skewed my numbers :) We added the fence, driveway (about 75 ft by 13 ft), pavers, rain gutters, sewer line to the main home (not her fault), water proofing for the garage perimeter, and a hammock ... $81k total : I would say about $65k without all of these. 

I personally like to target tertiary markets 45 min to an hour and a half outside of a major metropolitian area with a large supply of multifamily.

I also manage properties with Section 8 tenants and as long as you manage your properties appropriately it’s great.