I quickly plugged the hole and also scattered cotton wool balls which had been soaked in peppermint Oil around the area too , as mice detest the smell.Anyway, we tried various traps and baits, the humane ones and the type that look like a big block of cheese, nothing worked and the mouse sightings were becoming more frequent.

After that they started happening more and more frequently to the point I am 22 months into this adventure and looking to go full time as a agent very soon.The most important tip I can give you is to pick up your phone or return calls/texts/emails asap.

I factor tenant turnover separately from maintenance, since it is significantly impacted by your estimate on how frequently your tenants will turn over.

I am in Lansing frequently as my daughters goes to MSU.

Excuses are considered, but frequently indicate the hiding of something.

Appliances - 10ish years (and if STR, likely want trendy styles that may be more frequently replaced) $10k+ - $83/mo.You can then get into things like blinds, exterior and interior repaints, tuck pointing for brick, decks/patios, fences, carpet/hardwood refinishing, garage door openers, etc.  

Trips will be somewhat frequent.

Typically, car washes have many assets that are not part of the building themselves that are eligible for accelerated depreciation such as:Water reclamation systemsAutomated teller stationsCar wash systemsDrying systemsOther specialized equipmentCar washes are frequently upgrading their technology and equipment in order to remain competitive, thus the benefits of cost segregation are continuously utilized.

After site prep, tap fee, and various other misc items, my all-in cost would be a little less than 200kThat same size, but older houses, are selling for 235k-245k very frequently here. 

@Kenny Smith I agree with you, I'm having to call this new PM too frequently for minor things.