John Knappmann - strangely, it is somewhat customary to not have gutters here, which made it easier to defer but still stupid.

This is obviously easier said than done - but with $20k you should have no problem purchasing the properties once you locate.

They go and deal with easier targets (who call themselves landlords but don't even have an application) and it costs me 5 cents (the cost of a copy) to get rid of them!

This will help to make sure your endeavors are easier, successful, enduring, and your goals are met.

i want to charge them $100 to clean it and they think it's "normal wear and tear". what's so normal about having the carpet dark in the areas where furniture was not present?

Having a better understanding makes the process easier and more successful.Best of luck with your future ventures.

It doesn't have central A/C or heat and a new wall unit would half to be purchased and installed into an existing opening.The only work that needs to be done is cleaning, perhaps some light landscaping, and the purchase and install of the A/C unit mentioned above.

If not, you have 5 years to clean it up.

It gets easier/faster with experience.

Seems a whole lot easier to go room through room to them before they move in and go over the checklist together.