As for 127 Watkins, I see it was renovated to an extent, but the windows to replace the existing ones were on back order.

If there is a significant amount of deferred maintenance (roof, utilities, windows, carpet, appliances, plumbing, fixtures, etc), then the repair maintenance budget can sky rocket.

Should I also paint the 2 large posts and/or window trimmings the same color as the floor?

(Not all 15k was into it, a good amount was for first time purchase of tools like wrenches, saws, power tools ect)All in: $115,500Listing price $159,900Accepted: $149,000 with the terms of offering a home warranty and changing out the fogged glass in the sliding door. -$1,500So $147,500-$115,500=$32,000- all other expenses/commissions/holding = I will be making around $19,000 more or less on this one.

Is it possible to show the link pages in a new window?

built 2004, double pane windows, 5 bed, 2.5 bath, 2 car garage, I think good deal but I'm on the edge financially.

Low expanding foam is more useful around windows and doors as squeezing fiberglass into the space is more work and does not offer as good as wind barrier.

If you are this worried about replacing a $300 item then rental property is probably not the business for you.Lowes has a Frigidaire one I usually buy for $359 (or a $329 one with nothing to break, no control panel, no window....just 5 knobs) and they deliver the next day for free.

My house has a dusty yard and every time we open the windows and doors it seems like we get a new coat of dust inside.

As Aaron said surface mount railing system is your best option, they do how ever make surface mounted systems with a cover that slides on top on the bolts to keep them hidden.