You may need to pull all of the carpets also.Expensive way: there is a paint brand that will cover odors, and you must first wash the walls.I will go get my coveralls and come over to help you,Tevis

That's the great thing about BiggerPockets.com....all the info anyone could need is right here at your finger tips!

So, I've made a video of my last house I checked out, a complete walk through (except exterior, which you'll just have to trust me needs exterior paint and some landscaping that I'll do on my own) and I want to let the other newbie's like myself see how my numbers come out.

They are townhomes located in Painted Desert..all on the golf course.

Here's a couple articles that might help you out:How to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessHow to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideHope those help some!

ANY INFORMATION, KNOWLEDGE, TIPS, or Advice would be greatly appreciated.

I learned a lot about scraping and painting... and repainting... and repainting...It's always been in my mind that I would use real estate as my exit strategy from having a "real job" and use it to support myself and family at our own schedule, much like most of you I'm sure.

This one will be a buy and hold in Memphis, TN.Numbers look like this:Purchase price $122kConventional 20% down and financing 80%MAIN HOME: 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Hardwood Floors (Currently rented for $ 1,300 per month - Current tenant for nearly 2 years)Updated Electrical WiringNew Heat and Air ConditioningNew Exterior Paint New Interior Paint Refinished Hardwood Floors Remodeled Master Bathroom (12" Tile)New flooring in kitchen and diningNew Light Fixtures throughoutNew Doorknobs throughoutNew Blinds throughout Large Updated KitchenAPARTMENT 1: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Full Eat-in Kitchen, Large Living Room (Currently Rented at discount for $ 725 per month to same tenant in 1 Bed Apt (Typically rents $ 785/ mo).

I found the 70 Cash Flow Ideas by Jimmy Napier to be very excellent and full of ideas and tips.

I have a handyman who worked weekends and evenings for me fixing small stuff, painting, fixing leaky pipes etc.