Perhaps its time to up grade the entire kitchen.As for the washing machine, I would simply say to the next tenant, there is a hook up.

I ran the numbers two ways: selling vs cash out refi back up to a 75% LTV.

Hello everyone, I currently saw a property that was a bit beat up grass overgrown, paint chipped, the stuff they tell you to look out for.

If you are in the CLT area and are looking to connect with othr like-minded individuals, I would love to grab a coffee with you!

So, I would be very conservative (for your standpoint) on the researched estimate.I would do what I suggested above, then if the tenant takes you to small claims court you explain to the judge the legislative time restrictions you were under in order to come up with an accurate repair expense.This is yet another example of how "tenant protection" laws, in practice, end up hurting the tenant in the end.

Ended up partnering with my parents 50/50 and actually was able to buy two properties the same month.

By the time I was ready to jump back in and buy again rates had shot up as had prices.

How strict are the licensing requirements, and are there any recent changes in city or county ordinances to keep in mind?

When it comes to investors specifically, I recommend attending any and all real estate meat ups. 

Being an agent is different than a w2 where you get guidance from a manager, or higher up.