It might seem expensive but it will be cheaper then not having one.I don't know for sure if this is true but another landlord once told me that he has a question on his applications that says "Name of your lawyer____________________.

Also rental license and restrictions are easier & cheaper in the burbs, with better tenants.  

Take care of the bathroom door, throw down a cheaper concrete paint from HD or Lowe's. 

Most accounts can help you with this and will set up with best tax structure for your situation and cheaper than attorney.

Just trying to figure out a new somewhat cheaper approach because as of now buying a list and then having list mailed out using a second company, yellow letters, is a little to high for me right now even for say a 1000 pieces. 

You may have to offer cash for keys (cheaper than eviction) but it's your building and as long as you don't discriminate against a protected class (FELONS ARE NOT) then you get to choose who lives in your buildings.

I still tried to convince her that even if the place costs us $1000 or so a year that would still be cheaper than owning and maintaining a cabin while giving us a place to go on the weekends a few times a year.

For cheaper items, for example replacing a dated vanity that I could sell for $100, it's just not worth putting it on craigslist and dealing with the phone calls/idiots. 

All rents would be incl. utilities as there is only one meter.Expenses:Property taxes: $3120Utilities: $6,616 (includes all hydro, heat, furnace rental, water incl. water heater rental)Heating: gas powered hot water boiler.This is the nicest duplex I have seen in my area, and it's not currently listed on MLS which could make a cheaper deal possible if we don't use a realtor.

We primarily work around the border of Tosa to the Northeast where it's cheaper and still nice.