We spent one month to reframe the kitchen, drywalls, electric, scrape the popcorn ceiling, set part of the floor down.

They will Self Identify.Have a Powerful Sales Day! 

Is the property held in a trust or does the heir have court powers?  

Utilities not onInoperable heat supplyMissing or insufficient weather-strippingLoose or torn carpetMissing or cracked electrical outlet cover platesCracked or peeling paint on wallsCracked or broken window panesMissing refrigerator kick platesEvidence of roof leaks/pipe leaksDirty stoves, ovens or walls and unkempt perimeter surrounding houseInsufficient bath ventilation and inoperable smoke detectorsLeaking faucets or plumbingNo temperature/pressure relief on water heatersYou screen your own tenants, then you submit the paperwork to have a tenant approved by the Housing Authority.  

Uphill.The cabin is about 950 square feet, has electrical service, no well, no septic.

If it is permitted then you would need to think about if you can get city water or well water, gas/electric or propane, septic tank or sewage, etc. if you are planning on putting it on an empty piece of land in a neighborhood with houses then I would consider re-sale value and the fact that the neighbors might not like you for it.

BUT if something comes up like roof, foundation, HVAC, major plumbing or electrical that was unforsceen that could put you back another 6-15k and more.

@Chris Dalianii speak about it in my little diary entry, but i did an oil tank sweep and we're at the negotiating table, there's also other issues like with the roof and electric. i negotiate for a living (work in sales), but it seems like only our attorneys can duke it out, which sucks for me. but it may be better for the first time around.there's a meetup in the area next week, not sure if you're the chris that was mentioned, but feel free to come by. i'll be in toronto for work, they're all good guys looking to help others. 

My tenant just texted me saying that the glass cracked on the stove in one of my properties from when she was cooking on medium to high heat. The stove is only five years old and I bought a good one. It seems to me th...

The Lease needs to be clear in its definition of what you are trying to accomplish here which is that the Tenant pays for all of the operating and maintenance expenses of the property.In addition be sure to include an understanding of who pays for major capital replacements (not just maintenance) such as replacement of the heating and air-conditioning units, water and sewer lines, electrical mains, roofs, glass, etc.