Purchase price: $55,000 Cash invested: $70,000 Sale price: $173,000 This was a medium rehab where the roof needed to be partially repaired, extra 1/2 bathroom added, cosmetics, & flooring was done.

A 5-Star review referral or repeat client is better than bilking someone for an extra grand.

I was also on the fence about mailing either monthly or every 3 weeks to get as an extra touch every quarter, what are your guys' thoughts on that?

It may sound nice to pay a 5% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no add-on fees.

Truth is that there is opportunity in EVERY market (even North Country) so long as you know how to recognize, expose, and capitalize on it.

When we do need a plumbing repair in the basement, I don't want to pay the emergency plumber an extra hour for moving 50 years of old paint cans and extra paneling out of his way.  

check that nothing is blocking water shut off valve in garage and water heater too.We check there are no extra pets

I know each market is different, but I've found over the years that paying a little bit extra for a letter has a far better return than a postcard.

Truth is contractor will have some costs into this, so I think pricing here is justified. 

I'll end it with this about Harrisburg, and I know it could be said about any city, but I feel that Harrisburg is extra unique in this regard....it is very block by block!