If you know exactly how to do things and you just need a laborer to help you or follow your direction, use your tools and supplies and you're not looking for quality work then $15/hour is certainly acceptable.

Last year I was able to deduct cost of tools and supplies used for renovation of my investment properties.

I've always wondered what an agent can do that shoppers can't do themselves?

One other thing - as the local market starts to approach the top of the economic cycle, rent increases slowly, if at all, and the supply of new product increases faster than absorption of that space.

Offer a referral fee for information about vacant houses and they will keep you supplied in leads. 4) Bird Dogs: Go to the part time jobs section of Craigslist to hire someone to drive certain areas to look for vacant houses for you.

I could also collect for any supplies I purchased to repair or remedy the situations left behind IF I could provide a receipt and proof.I would love to put a list of cleaning charges etc. with my lease, but from what I've been told it would be ignored in court, and I could possibly face legal action.

If so address those as well.Inventory of equipment, supplies & appliances.That should be a good start & modify it as needed to fit your needs.

Every major Hvac company has contracts with their supply houses that prohibit advertising the *price* of the unit.

It is hard to imagine all the condos in NC have this same problem.We have one water supply and it is not financially feasible to install separate meters.One thing for sure is you need some good strong leadership.It is hard to help much w/o a clearer understanding of your finances.Good luck.

I am enjoying the middle to upper income SFH market because it offers me less headaches and there just doesn't seem to be the supply where I live for rentals.