Replacing lightbulbs, and all blinds (1-2 hours of work)Small paint touchups on trim (30 minutes-1 hour)Fastening a couple fixtures, not replacing (30 minutes)8 small drywall repairs (3-4 hours)Replacing 2 transition strips (1 hour)Replacing 2 outlet fixtures (30 minutes)Service mechanicals (1 hour)Replace fridge rubber seal (unsure)Replace bracket on vanity door, bathroom (30 minutes)

Given it’s to the studs I’d estimate about $100 per Sqft depending on quality of finishes + anything you need on exteriors and mechanicals. 

As a result, we've been doing DIY as a defense mechanism.

I am a rising senior in college with a major in Mechanical Engineering.

Paint the existing cabinets white, new pulls, and new ceiling fan.The house was built in 1996 and in good mechanical condition. 

Mortgage debt over consumer debtBecause mortgage debt is spread out over 30 years, because the interest is tax-deductible in most cases, and because mortgage interest rates are so low, I almost always advise buyers to put less down if they have high consumer debt balances, e.g. credit cards, auto loans, etc.You can easily save hundreds of dollars per month by swapping high rate, short-term consumer debt with lower rate, long-term mortgage debt.4.

If you have direct deposit with the credit union and set up auto pay for the 2nd the rate is .50% less so the payment would be $2,207.20.

The price/rent ratios are unbeatable is solid blue collar locations.My personal rental portfolio is here and cash flows extremely well and is low maintenance.Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1200-$1500ROI: 10-14%Cash flow: $250-$350/doorAppreciation: Double digit (for past 10 years, will gladly send data)Location: C, B- (suburbs and certain markets)We have over a dozen Fortune 500 companies just in Metro Detroit with huge Healthcare, Auto, mortgage, Amazon fulfillment, and more jobs.The bad reputation comes from OOS investors wanting $20k D market properties.

After that we were in the green and getting greener.....This should be  auto reply to every STR question about low occupancy on EVERY forum/social media.

Here is my step-by-step advice for you.1) Get your income as high as possible with your W2 and pay off any 'bad' debt (unnecessary credit card, auto, personal loans).