We require that allanimals be on a flea and tick preventive program.

And this low demand could be a couple of factors, either a rural location with low population density or the area incomes are not high enough in order to prevent a rent burdened scenario. 

And "big Government" doing extensive PREVENTATIVE proactive actions. 

I am rooting for you. 

@Duke Butterfield You are thinking like a true grass roots investor. 

The more rehabs you do the better understanding you will have of the market for contacting work and materials.Doing a rehab every so often prevents you from being sharp with your budget.For those with limited exposure, ask others in the industry and always run your numbers based on being overbudget and overtime. 

But, they do get to eat a lot of pizza.Debt prevents you from becoming an investor. 

I've seen numerous QI's fail during my 40 years in the business, and most of the failures would have been prevented had their been government oversight. 

Now you have seismic resilient with fire preventative. 

Meet other investors in your area and stay in touch with them; you can ask them questions that might prevent problems.Best to you!