Below are some of the numbers that I have:Rent in $2300 (Two units rented out @ 1250 and 1000) -1600 (monthly mortgage payment) -133.34 (insurance) -133.33 (utilities) -166.67 (water bill) - 138 (heat)---------------------- 128.66 monthly cash flow in I realize that this is my first property and things will probably be a bit tight, but I could use a bit of advice here.

Sometimes I'm guilty of putting this kind of heat out.

Because neighbors have them, I knew the odds were the tenants didn't bring them, so I immediately paid $1,000.00 for a full heat treatment.Four months later, very few are left, but I am still paying $40/month for ongoing service (a technician comes out once a month to spray).

Tenants complaint that some of food are spoiled now, since the heat.

Get out of the heat, buy me lunch and pick my old brain as much as you want.

I'm assuming you're not paying for heat.

The house was completely renovated (central A/C, plumbing, electrical, heat pump, water heater, painting, etc.) earlier this year so I don't expect many issues.

Old shrubs make a house look old, new shrubs make a house look new.Tree low hanging tree branchesRun a dehumidifier in basementRemove cars from driveway, garage, and front streetMake sure sump pumps are in working orderHave drains professionally cleaned preventivelyTake down and put away all personal pictures, and any political, religious, or sports references.Professionally clean carpets.Make sure there are no odors, whether from pets, smoking, or cooking etc.Paint the entire interior with neutral colors, doesn't have to be white (snow blind white not recommended), but subdued earth tones work.Have heat or air conditioning on but set at moderate level, should not be too hot or too cold.Keep electric turned on, water too but caution for freeze damage and leaks in vacant houses.

I want to move to Alaska because I have a rare allergy, its to the heat and sun.

At first glance, the asking price is roughly double what we can get here in Waterville Maine with the same rents ($575-$700 typical heated 2 BR, tenant pays electric) - I see it's Austin though...here we need about 1,800 gallons of oil for a fairly well sealed 4 plex (2BRs).