All the vehicles in the world used asbestos break pads and there was a significant amount of asbestos in the are due to break pads.

Then our politicians wonder why there are homeless people on the sidewalk in front of their businesses.Give me a break.

Oh - and when people break the house rules and throw a party or hot box the entire home so that the downstairs guests' rental is completely reeking of weed?

I don’t think they are make or break for your decision, I just think they are good things to know.In NH, you also have the benefit of no personal income tax and no sales tax, but the property taxes are typically much higher than Massachusetts cities and towns.

Let me send you this article as it breaks down the ins-and-out of the market in Florida.

There are some things you can potentialyl break out so make sure you have separate costs for materials/labor for:Land improvements, paint, flooring, appliances, blinds- there are few other more specific as wellA good REI Tax Strategist can help ensure you get the most benefit from your renovation

I appreciate the break down Joe. 

I don't own any of these homes/rentals, but I have researched a few neighborhoods with bigger/acreage lots that would work for rent-by-the-room (if the city ever lifts u plus 2) but I've never pulled the trigger as I don't want to break the law.  

If you're local and you just want them to answer the phone and call someone to go fix things when they break, then yes 5% is reasonable.

I’d recommend getting two or three quotes, and when you do hire someone make sure that you have a contract that stipulates when the project will be finished as well as consequences for breaking the deadline.