The problem was, he was slow and had poor quality of work.

With the -$100 month initial cashflow factored in, it's actually closer to $10k, but there may be some tax advantages so we can call that a wash ;) Don't forget to factor in any other expenses the property may have, like cap ex, tenant issues etc.

I self manage 22 STRs, with the furthest being about 6 minutes (3 miles) from my house.If I had some tips to give someone managing a STR from afar, I would say change the agitator dogs in your washing machine ($3). 

It's the principle of the thingAs far as labelling cans, and coming back to wash it each year and mark it anew, it'll be a total waste of time.

You own and operate your pressure washing business and "realestatesagents-list.com" under the same address.

The people making 50k a year tend to dream of making 100k or more a year because 50k barely pays the bills.When money goes up to 400,600k, 1 million a year income the joy comes not from the money but what you can do with it to enrich other people's lives.I get more excited about giving a person washing my car a 20 tip and watch their eyes light up knowing it really makes a big difference in their world then I do making 100k commission on a transaction.

i.e. a rust spot on the inside wall of the dishwasher, where someone must have washed a frying pan or something and let it sit against the side.  

Space is 600 square feet, flooring at $2.00 per square feet, plus trim/boarders and installPaint rooms where writing is on the wall $250.00*2900.00 to paint the entire interior of home Hole patched and ceiling peeling fixed and painted in garage $200.00Pressure wash home side walk, driveway and front of home $350.00\All Exterior wood rot, replacement and properly paint using exterior based paint on home/chimney and including wood rot replace and paint shed out back. $1500.00. * This includes 9 2X4's, 14 12 ft planks of wood composites, paint, nails and labor.

Looking someone to change AC filters and wash the outside unit coils.

Now you have moved.I think you could sell that property and do both a 1031 exchange and take out boot that would be washed out by your primary residence exclusion.