Plumbers may give you cut rates as well as other trade professionals and some simply volunteer.

If they concern you, I would provide them as a land lord.

That said, SEO shouldn't be your concern, IMO.

This way your ratios will be lower for additional financing and you will not be obligated to make a higher payment during vacancies or other times of financial concerns.

The oustside could use some fresh paint and cut the grass and take away the vines grown on the fence.

I know my mom was concerned only about the taxes and isn't an experienced landlord so it might be worth talking to several more experienced people.I appreciate the quick responses :)

some good related reading:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/73627-setting-rent-price-for-section-8http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/62388-section-8-basicsThe adjustment to market rent is what would concern me, since the Housing Authority will make these adjustments periodically, and that could lead to a reduction in your expected rents.

The problem is that I'm wayyy overpaid for the area where I live and the job itself, so if I do quit, I'd likely be looking at a 25% cut if I decide to re-enter the field.

Pay draws is the proper way to handle it so if your contractor does turn out to be bad, you cut them lose without losing all your cash.

You just want to cut it short and be done with it.