Autosum formula at the bottom of each column.I don't bother with maintenance; I keep up with repairs as necessary and most regular maintenance (i.e. cutting grass) is done by the tenant.

Then look for something you want to invest your own money in....For example you find a 3 unit, that the owner lives 3 hours away because he wants to be closer to his daughter....he doesn't have a mortgage, but can't manage the property because he is 3 hours away....perfect opportunity to see if he would seller finance.  

If your having the cleaning lady do things like laundry and folding expect it to cost closer to 100-125. 

Tons more stuff when you get closer to Boston. 

Driving neighborhoods is a great way to get to know areas and to find potential properties but I would not recommend driving for dollars until you get closer to being prepared.

Based on my inspectors notes I was thinking the sump would be closer to $1,200 and the dirt/vapor barrier closer to $600.

I am assuming since you are from NY you would like to stay closer towards that side?

I'm thinking things like lower rent for the tenant that cuts the grass, or maybe different rental due dates.. things like that.

I figured it was an idea in order to get closer to the 2%...

Hello BP,My wife and I are starting our first business in addition to our day jobs by renting our starter home out and moving into Maryland closer to DC.