My job supplies me with enough income so I don't have to depend on my investments yet.

@Peter Fennig You should create a good relationship with a realtor and if you do they'll supply the information for free.

My realtor has never supplied any comps for that reason.My comps reflect an arv of close to $200K.

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.