If they are PVC/ABS look for the clean outs -threaded lids that can be removed- and basically pressure wash the inside of the pipes on all runs.If you are handy, remove the toilette and use high pressure water to clean the pipes, you"ll be surprised with what you can accomplish with a garden hose with a pvc end cap and a couple of drilled holes on it.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I shutter a bit at the "none of it could have been predicted" statement. 60K is a big chunk of cash.Yes, there are many items that can come up but as with house flipping and other renos the small signs can be missed.What items caught you by surprise?

You might be shocked when they come back to you anyway... because the convenience of dealing with you as someone they now trust is 'better' to them than getting top dollar for their house.Situational Motivation Are your mortgage payments current?

Purchase price: $10,000 Sale price: $20,000 inbound lead came trough out of state seller looking to liquidate we contracted this 2bd 1ba fixer upper for $10,000 really we wanted to keep and do the renovation to capture the equity on market but it was more convenient to assign the deal we are looking for more money resources lets connect What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Smaller 3 bay but in a convenient location close to some of my rental property and it has a nice cash flow.  

Another fun thing we have done is the key box we stick on doors for a house , put something fun in there, a surprise, and give the kid a code.

I think you would be pleasantly surprised if you ran numbers today. 

Example:  We would charge a $1.00 convenience fee for online payments for rent.  

People love convenience and savings!