And if they are a minor handy person that doesn't bother me with things like a loose doorknob or clogged toilet or burned out light bulb, then they just might be a keeper. 

For the bathroom, for instance, repainting, re-grouting the shower walls, installing new shower head, swapping out vanity, swapping out toilet, and installing new faucets would completely transform the space and isn't too difficult to do on your own.  

So they set all of the gold cars they saw in the parking lot on fire.No caption necessary for this toilet from hell.This is what a kitchen can look like when a low income tenant moves out of it.This is what a backyard can look like when a low income tenant moves out of it.If tenants in these tough neighborhoods don't have yards, don't worry they will light off their fourth of July fireworks in their bathrooms.Don't worry though.

If you're going to proceed to closing make sure your future tenants FULLY understand that the only things that should be flushed down the toilet are #1, #2, and toilet paper. 

If you're paying for the water, install low-flow toilets, shower-heads, and aerators. 

It was gutted and all new tiles, bath tub, toilet bowl installed. 

Add replacing or fixing a toilet, lawn care, sometimes even insurance and it seems to be most costs would be a higher percent the lower the rental amount. 

For example, a quick "back of the napkin" conceptual estimate (WAG) suggests the following:Appliances (dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, hood):  $3,500Kitchen sink, disposal and faucet:  $500 (material only)Kitchen hardware:  $200 (material only)Kitchen cabinet restoration:  $3,000Kitchen countertop restoration:  $1,500Plank flooring:  $3.50/SF x 2,000 SF = $7,000 (material only)Electrical rehabilitation (including light fixtures):  $4,000Plumbing rehabilitation (including toilets, faucets & shower):  $3,000Bathroom tile (2 baths):  $5,000  New roof:  $10,000New siding:  $6,000Paint (outside):  $4,000Paint (inside):  $5,000Staging: $1,650TOTAL:  $54,350This estimate does not consider any cost associated with building permits or design professionals. 

The HOA, like Maintenance, covers grounds keeping and fixing toilets.

It was extremely difficult at times for her it was grueling and expensive , however it has panned out to be a smart move .