In addition I build a steel heavy gauge sheet metal guard that is painted like the building or house that protects the line set.

I spoke to several people while covered in white paint ...

The biggest problem is getting the property turned over (cleaned, painted, etc) when one tenant leaves on the 30th and the next is moving in on the 1st.

Last year I did a landscape project at one property because I have always wanted to do it, and the year before I put in a concrete countertop because I wanted to try a small one before I have one installed in my actual place of residence.Things that don't always make business sense.Nonetheless they do end up differentiating your offerings.So, I noticed a product some time ago called Paint Sensations.

But what about using licensed contractors vs. non-licensed labor, worker's comp, and the EPA's Renovation, Repair, and Painting program?

I'm just starting a similar search, and here's my criteria:Cash Flow1.10% cash-on-cash return, after additional capital expenses.2.Clean/decent condition of interior (note that I might be willing to invest in modest cosmetic fixes such as new appliances, paint, carpet, etc.

How can a house be rented w/ lead paint??

I don't see any allowance for vacancies, repairs, painting or any of the other real life things that happen.all cash

I am ready to do any work – such as painting, small repairs, legwork – searching and calling contractors negotiating price, setting appointments, searching internet/county offices for Tax records and such.Right now I am looking for experience on how to look for deals, what is the best way to negotiate prices, what risks are ok to take and what are not, and making contacts with people, learning true costs of materials and labor and other tricks of a trade.I would be willing to put few thousands of my own money but that is depending on situation.

I'm pretty sure you don't need permits for paint, carpet, refinished hardwoods, tile flooring, windows, new int. doors, ceiling fans or light fixtures etc.Married life is agreeing just fine.