We have turned about half the building in 2 1/2 years; we did some improvements on those units-flooring, paint and appliances-raised rents heavily on those and modestly on the remaining long term tenants. 

Do you think the same remains true with a small marketing budget, say $1000 a month, and perhaps in a different market?

Remaining funds are coming directly from the Investor.Cons1.

My wife and I currently have a remaining $20,000 HELOC available plus about $10,000 cash that we were going to use for our next down payment.

Our discourse comes from wanting things to remain the same, when everything around is is impermanent.

Our remaining basis is now $47.5k and our write-off thus far have been $72.5k.

______No stains should remain in the refrigerator or on porcelain in the bath.

The remaining amount will be the actual rent allowance that the landlord will receive.For example 2932 Sussex:Zip code 60428 is range PRent for Range P for a 3-bed voucher is $2040Assume the tenant pays all utilities (here I used natural gas heat, natural gas cooking, electric, electric charge, natural gas charge, water heating, water, sewer, trash, range/microwave, refrigerator), all those for a 3BD equals $308 $2040 - Base Rent Amount for 3BD voucher-$ 308 - Utility Allowance for 3BD voucher (subtracted from base rent)____________________________________________________________$1732 - remaining rent allowance payable to landlordSo just remember, you'll have to subtract a significant amount from your rental income if tenant is responsible for the utilities. 

If the property is in Boston:  "While some states charge up to the entire amount remaining on the lease, most Massachusetts residents just have to pay a penalty of one or two month's worth of rent; 30 days notice is required."

As the project went onwards (and consequently remained delayed), his communication and attitude got even worse.