I want to try to obviously build the best list possible so can you guy critic mineim using one zip code at a time80-100 % equity i can only afford a small list to start 30k + equity Absentee owner2-5 bedroom nothing too big 1-3 bathroom again nothing too big I didnt do much with the mortgage should I ?

Re-painting a few walls, repairing garage door and opener, it needs a little maintenance, frig not working correctly, replacing a few toilet seats, cleaning up lawn.

I've replaced carpet because she was was complaining of pet smells, installed a garage door opener since the previous garage didn't have one and have also had a mold inspector out after she purchased a mold test which came back positive.

. :) Although, I have heard of bathrooms and kitchens being semi-flooded and the laminate being fine after it drys.And I would agree with you about not using laminate in a rental.

Also, check with the utility companies and find out if there are any funds available you might tap to insulate, and put in energy efficient windows and doors.

The hole is located in the ceiling of the master bathroom, right over the tub/shower combo.

Looks like they used whatever they could find to cover the windows & doors (including old wooden doors!).

Try putting a sticker or note on the door of the house letting them know you are interested.

In the words of Dan Kennedy, if you don't have money you have shoe leather, lol going door to door with your letters won't cost you money but it is very time intensive, if you value your time then you will have to find another way to market to your target area without spending the $500.

After this hurdle, if she acts up again, I'll pull all the trap doors in my lease agreement to flush her out.