I know having partners cuts my percentages down but it also increases our purchasing power.

Until you have several properties, I don't believe you're going to have the bargaining power to really negotiate a much better rate.

I honestly don't think caulking around the sink, paint patches from holes on the dry wall, oil hinges, cleaning and basic maintenance would cost that much.

I'm getting the idea that mr ECC is a bit power hungry.

ie, pipe, gas line, power cable, etc?

I also realized that there's a lot of house flipping work that I actually enjoy doing - I enjoy putting together IKEA cabinets, painting, cleaning, doing landscaping - but I enjoy them when I'll see some fruits for those labors!

Even with the current subsidies, solar energy systems don't generate enough power to pay for itself over any reasonable timeframe.

Have A Powerful Sales Day! 

Guessing could potentially pick up $20+k...property is closing at $243k, so it's not a huge investment to begin with....or stick with original plan and clean it up a bit, with projected rents producing $700-900/month net income after pretty conservative numbers.  

(repaint, refinished hardwood floors, minor plumbing, minor electrical, and lots of cleaning)Total cash invested: $4,834.60Rent: $625/mo + $25/mo per pet Thankfully we signed a 12 month lease about two weeks after closing on August 1st.