That way when it happens there is no "I didn't realize" parking on the lawn was a problem or putting tampons (that never biodegrade but expand 3x the size) down the toilet was a problem.  

When you get paid $75-$100/hr does it really make sense to be fielding leaking toilet calls at 2 am? 

I have had to have a toilet replaced and an ice maker replaced in the refrigerator and the experiences were nothing more than a nightmare.  

Had to have the main line snaked in one of the rentals, and while they had the toilet out I had them go ahead and video the main line so we could see what kind of shape it was in.

TERRIBLE can't begin to tell you how big a deal it was.. worrying about frozen plumbing, and everything.. had to get electric heaters to keep the water going for toilets and sinks.. 

I'm going with a gentleman named Patrick at PGX Heating & Cooling, so we'll see how it all pans out.

I've paid$800 for 20k in high end (10 year old) cabinets/ countertops If keeping toilets,  change the guts and buy them a plunger!

There are small items like toilets that need to be replaced, shower door gaskets that need to be sealed, etc. $1K-Basement carpet has some stains and is old office style carpet: 2K

Im definitely seeing more and more people searching in the florida pan handle for investment opportunities.

In either case, you can't work on the property as it must be a passive investment (e.g. you must hire someone to fix the toilet and can't pay the expense with non-retirement funds).7.