Any suggestions - especially in regards to high value bills such as electricity during summer when air conditioning is on-  are highly appreciated. 

From air rights to zoning laws, it can get complicated but I believe with the right team of people, it’s possible to create opportunities where others didn’t see or gave up soon.  

Do you mind me asking about your cleaners and handyman?  

The best advice he gave me was ,  If you can throw 10 grand in the air and let it blow away and it wont affect your life , thats money you invest . if you cant afford to lose it , dont invest it .

Have you scheduled a cleaner to come in and do a deep clean before you start renting.

Lockbox installationKey duplication, meeting locksmiths, digital lock code changesMeeting cleaners, landscapers, tradespeopleProperty walk-throughs via phone and/or video conferencing Move-in and move-out inspectionsPlacing signage on propertiesPhotos and videosProperty description copy writingScheduling contractors and tradespeople for vacant propertiesStatus reports on contractor/tradespeople progressProperty drive byMail pickupDocument delivery

I am going to go a bit off topic here...I have been thinking about purchasing a rowing machine for a while now and this thread, and thinking about how much my physical activity has gone down in the last year (since I left the Air Force), is making me think about it even more.

You can make minor adjustments based on the type of appliances (dishwasher, clothes washer and dryer, air conditioning, etc.) and the size of the rental.

Change the air filters, make sure sprinklers are set and watering, landscaping done, check on cracks and leaks, visually inspect roof, also checking for pets, and how many people living there. 

There is a lot of confusion around this law so on this podcast Jerry interviews Gary Pickren, a SC lawyer and member of the SC real estate commission to clear the air.