I have little money to invest (around 1000)What I do have is a passion for real estate, a hard work ethic, passion for learning and an ability to fix and construct anything.

All they did was paint over the mold, set up a huge fan in our room, and bring a bucket for the leak.

LOL If you have animals, dogs/cats they have more dander than we usually do.As Steve mentioned, leaving wondos open and running the fan (no heat or air) can cirulate pollen.

Why not just install a ductless system and a couple ceiling fans and vents above the doors.

Monique, if you don't have cash or good credit, then also you have 5 years experience and passion.

thanks for sharing your experience...i'm a big fan of bandit signs for finding tenants....did you try craigslist?

I like letters handwritten on the outside.Many of my family members have has been in the postal service for years.Postcards are cheaper and easier to do BUT they also look like junk mail and the carriers insert them into junk circulars even when you paid postage.The result is many throw them in the trash without ever seeing them.So I have never been a postcard fan.

I've never been a fan of faux steel or often called clean steel.

I have a majic jack, not a big fan of it, but it does work.

Most around here are 10%.If you get into commercial and multifamily of 50 units or more the fee is usually 5%.Managing the larger complexes requires expenses for software and reports and sometimes a team of people.At that point you have to be all in as a property manager.Commercial leasing for property management is much more involved and can be structured many different ways.I think for what property management pays out expectations are high.If you made 50 bucks a month per property you would have to manage 60 properties a month to make 3,000 a month income as a property manager before expenses.I am sorry but that is crazy in my eyes.I can do about 14 commercial broker price opinions and make the same money.Now if you take 10% plus 1/2 months or the full months first rent then the pot gets much sweeter.You just have to find someone that loves PM and is passionate about it.Those who view it as a job only will give you mediocre results.