It needs new flooring throughout (about 1600 sq ft), paint, some windows need replacement, A/C units are 10+ years (there are 2).

@Jaime Paniagua I have not personally used these services so I don't know for sure, Lending Club has default numbers on their website, and I'm not sure about Realty shares.  

Hi @Eric Bate.I've interviewed a local CPA (Plymouth, MN) and will be using his services for my 2017 taxes.

But I'm sure you can cut expenses (cut cable and go to streaming service, cancel gym and invest in a set of free weights/go on more hikes, minimize dining out, stop buying expensive coffees, etc).

The challenge is figuring out which ones work for your targets.These days you can get an MLS listing with minimal (read none) service which is still the 800 pound gorilla for retail real estate when selling or leasing.

If a person needs to use a TK service...

She couldn't believe how smooth everything went and when we asked her if she pleased with our service she said yes and became emotional I can't believe how easy this was she said.

Carpet, hardwood flooring, windows, etc but definitely not a full gut rehab.

Additionally, this property is close to the airport so there is a lot of potential to turn it into an airbnb hub, leading to more cashflow and of course, more management/cleaning time.Long story short, would you take a deal with these parameters:- Asking price $165,000 (pre-MLS price) - Duplex consists of: 1 bedroom main floor and basement unit & 1 bedroom upstairs unit- Total rent: $1600/month (tenants pay utilities)Addendum: I just bought my first property with 11% down (before I found BP), so any suggestions (or links to forum posts/blog posts/podcasts) on creative ways to finance this deal, please let me know.Thanks BP community.

There are also services that allow you to list your property in the MLS for a relatively low amount .