New property owners should treat the property management (PM) fee as insurance, not as a disposable expense they would rather save unless the property owner is willing to develop the necessary skills through learning and practicing to manage property and tenants EFFECTIVELY.There are many steps to take before resorting to the nuclear option.

I've got my eye on a property in Jacksonville, Florida, and I'm trying to gauge if it's a smart investment.The deal:Asking Price: $102,000Type: 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom homeUnique Aspect: Currently rented out in separate unitsRental Income: $1,600 per monthNet Profit Post-Expenses: Approx. $1,200 per monthI'm at that crucial point where everything seems a bit overwhelming.

I would expect to pay $50-80 in my market possibly more in a more expensive market.

On the left, list all your projected expenses.  

And not too expensive haha.

I am thinking about Arizona or Idaho near the college towns since I used to go to college in Idaho and know how expensive the rent can be.

They will help you cover your closing cost and renovation expenses, so that your general contractors can get paid timely and have you ready to sell Getting approved for only up to 100k sounds good, but may not be anywhere close to covering all the purchase price, your closing costs, plus renovation/rehab amounts for any project. 

In the HUD statement should state the agent's name under the seller's expenses.2.

The national average cost of pest control service is $295.

If you have a higher end rental with expensive blinds, I would offer to put in cheap cordless blinds, and then gauge their reaction.