Case Shiller has historical profit metrics for buy n hold RE for all major cities.  

TIAYou rented out a place with ingress/egress for critters and bugs...At a minimum you should seal the place up properly.Maybe try some spray foam.https://www.homedepot.com/b/Building-Materials-Insulation-Spray-Foam-Insulation/N-5yc1vZbaxjAlso, the amp draw on the A/C should match the plug and not overload the circuit.Having an electrician run a special dedicated larger amperage plug just for A/C use might make for a safer install (fire-wise) and if you go with a bigger amperage (special plug required) outlet, renters could use a larger A/C unit to cool more of the house.For a little out of pocket you might get a much better rental.Good Luck!

@Ann N.

Quote from @Kenny N.: I keep pushing my agent to write a low ball offer on several properties but all get rejected. 

That was 8 years ago and I somehow now have 17 SFR buy n holds that cash flow 12k/month net.

About 85% of returning property owners into our services are exactly this, they thought it would be "easy", chased saving a few hundred here n there, and it cost them many thousands.

@Matt N.

Knowing the laws inside and out in Maryland has helped me tremendously not only n bidding and buying liens but doing deal on properties that had tax liens on them.

allMeetups=fals...The websites below are two of the larger groups that have a meeting once a month.https://www.okcreia.com/Calendar.aspxhttp://millionairepossibilities.com/I like going to the one that Paul Choate hosts at Casa De Los Milagros , 5111 N.

N Charleston ).