For instance, if a plumbing problem requires an emergency visit that costs you $300, maintain that receipt and provide a copy of it to your tenant so that, if necessary, it can be shown that you addressed the matter professionally and promptly.

Purchase price: $231,000 Cash invested: $294,600 Complete gut, made the property lead safe, 100% New wire, 100% New plumbing, all new appliances bathrooms and kitchens.

Plumbing Scope? 

You don't have another renter lined up, but you can cause delays or use other methods to scare her away.Your marketing should always say, "animals negotiable."

I have knowledge in electricity and plumbing.

@Steve MiklashevskiyComp values are 220K min and 254K max (this one includes all appliances, but they don't mention roof, HVAC or plumbing).

Any tricks/methods? 

@Andrew Freed Thank you I have used some of those methods.

What methods did you use to contact potential sellers and which method ended up finding your deal?

And then there's the plumbing....you can patch in sections that were stolen with PEX.I would budget $15k for electrical and $5-10k for plumbing....