Then you may have to install better foundation for the wall.

Better look for a partner if you can't swing it yourself or get the seller to do a master lease and give you a long term option/installment contract.

I am going to start offering several options to them & have them pick one (1 yr contract) or two items (2 yr contract) (ie, paint room; free maid cleaning; clean carpet; microwave range installed {if i was gonna do it anyway}; free hours of a handyman. people love free stuff.i drop off cookies/candy, etc on their birthdays & xmas. cost me $5 but they go absolutely nuts about it. they know other landlords won't do the little things to make them feel special.we're in the people business. most renters get viewed as scum by the public but they're people just like us & a lot of 'em are very nice.

. $10,000Time line for rehab - 2 weeks maxRehab level: MinimalRehab description: Remove room addition for garage, add garage door opener / rails, install laminate wood floors living room, carpet 3 bedrooms, paint interior, basic landscape.Total equity capture BEFORE SALE: $29,350Less purchase cost: $2,800 (3.8% plus inspection fee & insurance)Less holding cost: $4,500 ($1,500 PM fee, 3 months of holding)Less selling cost: $2,460 (3% of ARV)Total profit AFTER SALE: $19,590I budgeted 3% for selling cost because I am a licensed agent.

You mention utility costs, but you can find MF with separate meters, or have sub-meters installed and billed directly to the tenants.

You can plant trees and install water features in the back yard.

As for the bedrooms, I am installed all brand new carpet (also from Home Depot), which I picked up for $2.30 a square foot on sale.I left the kitchen the way it was.

Has anyone ever installed vinyl siding over asbestos?

I've heard that the vinyl tile with the adhesive on the back is a no brainer to install DIY.

Metal pipes under sinks. 89 construction.