If I had a machine, it would be the hammer looking for a nail scenario.  

"dog's nails are to be kept trimmed to avoid damaging hardwood floors"), but being specific is the only way to avoid problems.

So deciding to do "x" and accomplishing "x" then moving onto "y" and nailing "y" whil help you believe that you'll also bring home the kill when you tackle "z". 

About $600 per unitOther miscellaneous expenses: drywall, 2x4s, trim, framed mirrors, caulking, sandpaper, screws, finish nails, various tools, etc.Oh and fence panels & materials $1400 total for all units; we deducted a total of $750 from the first new tenants rent over a period of 3 months to install it.Well that's my story, I would love to hear from others who have similar goals and experiences.  

Get an asset manager who is tough as nails and hangs out in biker bars and has no problem tossing out clients who brew meth in the bath-tub and who think that turning tricks on the weekend is a good occupation.Listing agents who are experienced know better than to put "Pittsburgh" as the subdivision in the listing... it's too easy to google and thus an easy way to lose prospective buyers.There are houses on the market for over $100k, but they aren't moving and have probably been relieved of anything made of metal since 5 minutes after the renovation crew left.

@Mike CumbieYou hit the nail on the head with my concern. 

@Manch Hon hit the nail.

I think you GOTTA WANT it to make calls and you hit the nail on this.

Can you nail down the rehab budget and come up with a realistic number?

I highlighted your section above that hits the nail on the head.