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But either way, don't get discouraged, your really nice home will command a higher price and a more select tenant.Do you have a heloc now on the home? 

Then select a market and make sure you visit the market to get a feel for it, purchasing sight unseen (like many turnkey investors do) is not a good idea. 

I have been listening Podcasts from the first Podcast on 17 Jan 2013 and finding select Podcasts that pertain to my goals.I look forward to the adventures ahead and hopefully working with some of you in the very near future. 

It's renewal you want to incentivize because vacancy is such a cash flow killer.I've bought small gift cards for select tenants at Christmas (using credit card points, so none of my own cash), and while I don't think it's increased my revenue, I know they've greatly appreciated them and I'll probably keep doing it - not across the board, but for select tenants.If you haven't yet, check out Joe Asamoah's BP podcast. 

I only use it in selective bedrooms.

Select a contractor with the accreditation as a Certified 203k Contractor.

Screening all applicants, understanding the information and deciding how to select your tenant.

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Both the kitchens were done over brown oak cabinets.Above: cabinets - rustoleum cabinet transformations in cabernet; countertop - daich spreadstone mineral select volcanic black.