New roof, plumbing, new kitchen, new bathroom, paint, new floors, LOTS and LOTS of cleaning What was the outcome?

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The house has new windows, 1 year old roof, and the first floor unit was redone with laminate flooring in the kitchen and has the original hardwood floors (good condition) in the 2 bedrooms and living room.

The roof needed work so the seller agreed to file a claim as I offered to cover any deductible.

Some things that are not obviously seen when walking through a home for the first time could be upgraded electrical, plumbing, foundation work, or roof work.

Although it's a lot of work, managing your property personally gives you intimate knowledge of all aspects of your business.

The duplex has a new roof but it needs work: new interior and exterior paint, landscaping, new fence, remodeled kitchen and bathroom, new appliances and windows.

Alot of contractors I see in my area have a tough time getting ahead simply because their not good at managing the business aspect of the business. 

I am foreigner and live abroad, I have been checking RES agents but prices are out of the roof particularly for single home family.

I liked it because of the communication aspect and making the tenant part of the decision.