What is the difference between 2 and 3 bedroom houses of similar size and improvement level?

Its not the tax appraisal, though you can use the tax appraisal to split improvements from land.

Because the location of the house will pretty much determine the rent range, you don't want to over improve for the area.

the second question is from a property detail report. it shows the lot value and improved value to show a total cost of the house by the tax assessor. then a little further down the report it mentions the tax and weather or not there is a homestead credit and whatnot

After all, you're paying for utilities... why would they want to be energy efficient?

What is the most efficient way to contact/get a hold of the owners?

That's gone a long ways to improving on-time payment and reduced my stress over that.

.- The property is slightly outdated inside and would need cosmetic improvements to the bathroom and kitchen as well as some paint. - The roof is over 15 years old, but appears to be in good shape.

And offer her more...Not sure how that improves your situation...

Thanks David Beard It appears that I have been calculating a lot of rental properties I've look at all wrong.So to further clarify:Gross Rent * 50% = Net Operating Income(NOI)NOI - P&I = +$100/DoorThe other 50% of Gross rent will pay for ALL other expenses including: Repairs, Maintenance, Improvements, Property Management, Homeowners Insurance, Utilities, HOA, Property Taxes, etc, etc