I would go back to school in order to be eligible for a salaried position and also start a service business such as contracting, cleaning, mobile mechanic, landscaping, painting, detailing, etc.

Market rent would be for about $750 but he has agreed to take care of landscaping and snow removal. 

I have read the section on landscaping from J.

I know that great opportunities can be found in any market, but I'm trying to get a feel for the investing landscape of both.Thanks

They may be lining out of state willing to dispose ASAP or they have to maintain property,  landscaping, pay high taxes and not able manage the property without incurring additional investment.

I should also say we bought one flipped home and spent close to $2000 on ancillary costs, blinds, some rubbish removal in the yard, light landscaping, etc.

Specs on the property: Ranch Style Home, 2168 sq feet on a .25 acre lot with decent sized yard and recent landscaping, stainless steel appliances, and washer dryer included for 1950/mo.Commute to Lackland is approximately 15 minutes without traffic, so hoping that it'll be attractive to folks moving in.

The deal:List price: $225,000Repairs (estimate) $40,000 - $50,000 - entirely cosmetic, new floors, landscaping, bathrooms, and kitchen etc.  

Like if your landscaper or grass cutter has an accident an gets hurt doing work around the house.

Here are the numbers:Property #1:Purchase price:  $220,000D/P:  $22,000Closing:  $4,000Seller carryback:  $44,000Rental Income (3 units):  $3,200/monthCapEx:  $240Vacancy:  $150Repairs:  $170Snow/Landscape:  $45Utilities:  $100Prop.