The property that has 550 cash flow also has about 35-40000 in equity and I have contemplated selling it to clean most of our slate.

It is clean and has almost every aspect updated.

@Chris MasonNot quite it as far as the CCCR comment.Appraisers use three models for value.They also factor in cost to build/replace.They can also use income.To the OP; Ask the appraiser what method(s) they used before you figure out how or if you can change their mind.

Anyway I'm from NYC and over here we use a superintendent to take care of garbage, cleaning and snow removal.

What has been your best method of finding good reliable contractors in the Austin area?

Hope to continue to learn and master the brrrr method for purchasing multi-family properties!

I bought the property last year without knowing its history, so I attempted to have the tank pumped only to learn the septic company would either have to tear out the driveway over the tank, or charge me $50/foot to dig and hopefully find the clean-out (though it’s not guaranteed they’d find it).

This way we could probably get properties that don't need a lot of work (even if we have the skills to do the work ourselves) and we wouldn't HAVE to use the BRRR method to get a few properties rolling.

Add great amenities, beautiful photos, clean and new(er) furnishings. 

Hire a cleaner to clean the house, they split the cost like its a utility or lawn service.