You might consider offering to re-install copper piping or, better yet, the alternative materials.

When you try to sell it, are you thinking of utilizing a realtor or going FSBO.

There are renovations and repairs, utilities (depending on the standard in your area), and then you'll need a seller's permit (also depending on where you're located), etc.

Utilize products with the longest design life, and the least maintenance requirements.

"This is independent journalism, not campaign material.

They understood that the rent was $550 a month + utilities.

I feel like I'd end up shelling out more to them then they would to me.We are going to utilize alot of friends, family to pass it on to there friends, family, co-workers.

Plus insurance and utilities.

I'm a person on specifics, so if you can't give me specifics on strategies I'll really appreciate that.I have read different materials, books, been to a few seminars.

Antowar,You are missing a BUNCH of the expenses; such as vacancy, management, maintenance, advertising, utilities paid by landlord (at least during vacancies), legal fees, evictions, capital expenses, etc, etc, etc.