purchase price 30k 25% down @ 5% 30 fix 3 plus one SFH built in 1954 new roof, ac, windows, ktichen cabs, counters 1000sq ft Corner Lot 9000+ sqft 700 garage/steel building shop..ran test ad for this alone seems $180 House rents at 750 to 850...I ran test ads plus reserched Market-PMs Section 8 is around $900 Needs $3000k carpet,paint, vinyl, misc use home depot cheap stuff Wells Fargo Appraised $44, 500 arv I have team for maintenance and pm if needed.

They still have about a week to go with paint, and finishing materials like toilets, vanities, faucets, etc. to finish.

Any tips on best places to move to in the Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Boca areas?

It needs some carpet, paint, flooring in kitchen/bath.

I assume you can roll paint, so while you have these contractors lined up, as them what the cost would be, see what paint costs along with your materials and consider your time, doing this may save you some money on small things you might do yourself, but you can present the bids and the appraisal to base your offer on.You also need to explain that an appraisal is an estimate, not a true value and that you need to make a reasonable profit if you are in the business and justify your offer.Saying older lady doesn't mean much, if she is elderly I suggest you take some additional steps after you get a contract and that is to involve some center of influence, her kids, her attorney or someone who may advise her.

I think that I would be able to do some cosmetic such as flooring, painting, appliances, and be able to raise the rents.

Any tips on trying to narrow down a niche?

Can anyone out there offer beginner tips to jumping into their own personal field?

Does anyone have any helpful tips for removing or reducing PMI on an existing mortgage?

I am not sure you can charge the cleaning and painting since that would be normally wear and tear costs.