Roughly $11,000 total up front acquisition cost.

Would the value of the remodel increase the rents or the selling price that would out weight the cost? 

I should note that I did a 1031 INTO 2 of the 3 houses, and did a cost segregation study and took accelerated depreciation on all 3 to offset 2022 taxes because I had a very profitable flip that year and I am a real estate professional per the IRS.   

Located in: Trenton, NJ  one thing to realize and talk to your accountant about is if you assume it - do you assume it based on his cost basis, which could be a lot lower than the property value and then when you do eventually sell it, you could be hit with a nice capital gains bill. 

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

With the cost of living 9.8% lower than the national average.

We reglazed a shower to costs on a BRRRR.

I'm brand new to Bigger Pockets but not so brand new to the real estate game.

That's a strong earnest.I see way too many buyers and investors trying to put like 1k or 5k down prior to close, but that is no skin in the game and will not get real sellers to move.

(Fortunately, neither of these are a particularly friable substance.)Generally, removing all substances that might have asbestos won't be cost effective.