With all the info online and such, please do not waste money on self proclaimed gurus.

A set of drawings with floor plans, containing a finish schedule and specs, go a long way in this regard.

If you are exempt from rent control, and have filed your exemption application you can raise the rent with 30 days notice as long as it hasnt been raised in the last year.

Is it the application / lock date?

This couple beat out some strong applicants for this property.

Are you self managing?

And I would recommend reading your local tenant-landlord law and/or taking a class, especially if you are going to self manage. 

One way you can save is to ask for a labor quote and material quote and go buy the materials your self from home depot.

Screening mistakes don't get renewed or they leave early that first year.One of our residents will celebrate 21 years with us in June.That being said Section 8 total rents are usually higher than self pay.Don't forget the tenant can end up being responsible for 0 to 90 percent of the rent.

My friend didn't really know if it would be a good idea but I asked him if his properties were in an standard IRA or a Roth and told him I've often thought about converting my 401K into a Self Directed Roth IRA and then purchasing properties within it.