(Today's tenants need LOTS of grounded outlets, and many expect air conditioning or at least nice ceiling fans) Update your cabinets (or faces) and fixtures, the tub and surround (at a minimum reglaze), some paint and floorcovering, and now YOU can expect 20+ years of pretty trouble free service.

You want to work when you feel it is worth working and when you choose to do so.

Facts: 2100 sq.home, pier and beam, only real repairs is exterior paint.

I hired him to scrape the old paint off the basement walls and repaint them for $150.00.

I've taken the time to learn the laws and I choose to trust them, which means I don't need to worry about putting any earnest money.Of course it would always be good to consult a qualified attorney in your state before making any legal decisions about your business practices.On a technical note, if I were to tell a seller "to make this legal, we have to put down $1 earnest money" I would be lying to them.

Check the BBB and local civil lawsuit data.I run whats been said many times is a reliable service.I do not ask for downpayments, I dont need the money I can afford the paints out of pocket, I answer warranty calls by visit the same day I am called, and fo the repair within a day or two.

The 2000.00 You are investing in repairs may be able to buy some paint and carpet which will get dirty as the people live in the home.

They may choose to select a different agent if the present one is not working that well.

I like working in the Spring, the days are starting to warm up, but still cool enough for roofing and exterior work and paint.

Also how do they handle the buying of stocks/bonds on my behalf, if I so choose to go back to that type of investing?