While it’s possible it’s usually a pipe dream.

We invested about 20K in repairs and did the work ourselves.We were left with a home with LVT flooring throughout, a new kitchen with granite counter-tops, new cabinets, and appliances.

I hired a plumbing contractor and he installed a new furnace and copper piping. 

To that I would counter that THEY might enjoy that but not their family, friends, their health etc. would all suffer.Everyone's life and personal journey is different.

Who know what regulations will come down the pipe as other local towns have implemented.Just looked up Airdna and they have the lions share(289 rentals) in the area although they aren’t listed in the Top Properties category.

Usually a couple of iron pipes driven into the ground....then you could sight down the line and get a decent idea.I think eventually you will need to get an official licensed survey to clear this up.

The concept here is to get to the point where your tenants pay for your housing expenses, which should give you some excess income to save and invest.These initial steps could get you to a point where you have a few doors and maybe even have your tenants covering your own housing expenses.Think carefully about selling, it seems counter-productive if you want to be an investor.

But that is generally the case.If you do some research and plan in advance, the process will not even take that much longer.....most jurisdictions now have 'over-the-counter' permits for smaller projects.

From there, it's just another Tuesday at the office, negotiating out, counter-offering, counter to the counters counter, etc etc.. 

. - The Caution: Rusted cast-iron pipes outside are a potential headache.