I do all of the showings, rentals and most of the repair work and maintenance on my properties, but when needed I call on my "TEAM" for help.  

I certainly wouldn't say I would expect a large amount of inflation in house prices but inventory is low and prices are fairly high (for the area) right now.

@Kate Stoltzfus, I had a high-maintenance renter like that.

Hey guys,I am looking at getting a jump start into the flipping and the low money down aspect of real estate.

I've seen it happen too often - investors using brains are no match for home buyers using hearts.At any rate, there is no reason for you to rehab the tenant-occupied unit beyond basic liveable condition since the rent will be low.  

Lawn care is really low, you're gonna spend $35/week.

And there will always be people who think that way just as there will always be people who cannot be bothered doing lawn and yard maintenance who will like to move into those types of units.And I know many of the buildings that you are talking about.  

I can agree with the low number, but, not the high one, even in the Palma Ceia area where I had to Duplexes that I had to Short Sell after the 2008 Economic Collapse.

Tenants will be handling all maintenance.

I'm not sure about up that way, but down here in the Gulfport/Biloxi area of Mississippi I've had great luck at Lowes in the 'scratch and dent' returns area for appliances.