That causes the Toto flap to "dry" out and water to leak into the bowl and down the drain.Quarter turn ball valves are all I install too.

We'll install wifi controlled A/C, install a keyless lock and hire someone to clean the place.

Easy to install, easy to keep clean and lasts for ever.

The unit would run off its own power, we would need to install septic, etc. total cost could be around $80-100k.

I got a bid from Overhead Garage door for $4800 for a new door, operator, remotes, and the labor/materials to remove the column, patch concrete where column footprint was on the floor, and install a beam.

Check state law, while you think this would be a commercial loan, it may not be due to the type of property and it being funded by equity, that's an installment purchase. 

Any low costs DIY ideas on how to update this patio wall.

Installing a water heater is super easy if you are a little handy, and even if you aren't with sharkbites.

I should mention, during all this time we didn't have any tenants there yet (we didn't even have water heaters installed yet).

Your ROI, when comparing the two, will give a slight edge to the DIY approach (at least in my case).Possible strategy for DIY portfolios:In the end I think its all about the purchase price and your time.