I also setup scenes to quickly set the temp and turn off lights in-between stays.

That's not a bad strategy at all, but like @Kyle Spearin mentioned, look for something that needs light cosmetic work.

Take them with a lot more light and if the carpet is dirty and the paint is worn I would clean and refresh that.

The home owner still has to pay their mortgage and keep the light, water and other utilities on.This month is understandable but what about the following Months?

Might expect to spend a bit more.Water/sewer and garbage you can confirm with the town.Were there no interior lights on a house meter?

I had primarily invested exclusively in commercial retail, office, or light industrial.

I have been watching the stock market and did some light trading and was surprised to see a jump.

Purchase price: $177,000 Cash invested: $10,000 Sale price: $230,000 Foreclosure purchase with light renovation held for 3 years at $1600 per month then sold during spring market.

Investment Info:

Townhouse fix & flip investment.

Purchase price: $96,000

Cash invested: $110,000

Sale price: $168,000

If space is what you need at a great value per square foot....you hit th...

Treat that door like a window, and your tenants will love the added light and visual space.