Sure we just had 2 done recentley.It was $1800 for one (it already had a condenser and it needed to be replaced)And $2100 for the other ( new install- the house never had Central Air)I know we get pretty good pricing because we do a fair amount of volume with them, but give them a call- I'm sure you can work something out.Mike

I'm going to replace the dishwasher tomorrow in the rental and afterwards heading to Naval Bagels (awesome)..... on my trek to the district courthouse to file my 6th failure to pay rent form.

It is simple formula: By as low as possible, fix what needs to be fixed, replace what needs to be replaced, then sell as high as possible.

Flooring likely needs to be replaced (tile).3.)

The house is in pretty good shape, except some chipped paint, a fence that needs total replacement, some plumbing fixtures.

I am still working through the end of the month so my boss has time to replace me, but after that let's talk.  

The house needs everything: Roof, gutters, siding (asbestos shingles nailed over older cedar shingles), drainage abatement, rehabbed bath, total kitchen, replaced flooring (half), refinished flooring (other half), back steps, total landscape, HVAC (old furnace is missing), insulation (2" in attic; none elsewhere) additional electrical circuits, plumbing includes iron pipes, interior trim and paint.

@Nathalie Hirsch There are certain 'safe harbors' and guidance from the IRS in connection with vacation home rentals.The IRS will not challenge whether a dwelling unit qualifies as §1031 exchange property held for productive use in a trade or business or for investment if: (1) the relinquished property is owned by the taxpayer for at least 24 months immediately prior to the exchange and a replacement property is owned for at least 24 months immediately after the exchange (the “qualifying use period”) and (2) within each of the two 12 month periods constituting the qualifying use period, the taxpayer must: (a) Rent the property to another person or persons at a fair rental for 14 or more days; and(b) The taxpayer’s personal use of the dwelling unit cannot exceed the greater of 14 days or 10 percent of the number of days during the 12 month period the dwelling unit is rented at a fair rental.

Despite having a cleaning crew come through and brand new carpet/padding installed, drapes removed, AC filter replaced, it still has an odor that was not there prior.

Long term, my goal is to build the relationships and skills I need in order to create a property portfolio that will replace my current income and continue to grow.I have found the information on BiggerPockets very helpful so far (especially the podcast).