I bought a 3Bd SFH with 3% down in Everett and rent bedrooms, covering my mortgage.

I usually put granitea) The price difference between laminate and granite will almost always cover it self in the sale. 

Clean the place up and start fresh with a tenant that is properly screened, paying market rent, and respecting your authority as the owner.Another thought: you may want to consider a property manager.

In order for it to be a good buy you want total rent for both to cover the mortgage PLUS vacancy (8%), CapX (10%), repairs (5%), and management fees (10%) (all percentages are just general, you can tweak as needed). 

I generally use 5% of rent to cover this. 

I want to see notes and conversation history on my screen when i get Incoming calls On my Iphone.

Is there no longer a Pro Perk to save $5 with SmartMove tenant screening?

You want it for at least 20% below market, which is $132,800.You go through with a contractor and he estimates $20,000 in repairs so you pad it a little and say $25,000 to cover some undiscovered issues.You offer the owner $107,800 and tell them this is your bottom line to ensure you can make the necessary repairs and turn a "reasonable profit."

Another good source of funds is to have the world’s largest remodel cover the cost for you.

Electrical bid is high - but it is reasonable to be high here - he has no idea what he's committing himself to so he is covering his backside.