Estimate time (in this case you know 1 guy / 2 weeks, sounds about right with odds and ends)80 hours times $30 is 2400 in handyman labor, that's 4,800 a month including truck, tools and taxes - income is so low, he would not qualify as a tenant for us

In fact, if someone asked me today who the best bet would be, I would say Nimius--and this is based on the many calls I get from out of state 'investors' who have bought properties in the hood, typically at way too high of a price, and want to sell shortly after and who those companies/people are that sold them or are managing these properties.  

I find this kind of odd, especially if I provide written consent.

Like previously stated, the big box stores are probably your best bet w this situation, or a going out of season sale.

And I bet none of these so called experts can reproduce our results.

Bet your cards on living for very cheap or near free AND appreciation here in California.

Send him a copy of your application and odds are you'll never hear from him again.  

That's going to be a tough sell.Well, If you're serious about this then your best bet is probably to find a successful investor actually doing what you want to do (*important*).

I bet the probability of someone with one house that desperately needs to sell, is a LOT higher then someone with 2 houses.So you are in fact PAYING money TO reduce your chances of success.And I was just being polite when I said "the probability".

The property manager has had some feedback that people thought $750 was too high or they didn't like the area, which I find odd since the area is pretty decent and $750 seems appropriate.