Most transactions are private, so detailed knowledge of rent rolls, replacement costs, deferred maintenance, and other critical data is not widely known.

Purchase price: $25,000 Cash invested: $200,000 Sale price: $425,000 The family had a 7 acre lot with a broke down single wide one it that was behind in taxes.

I suggest you make them aware of it in the advertising and during showings, so they go in with eyes wide open to your unusual request.

@Randall E Collins It's good to know up front that there's contention there so I'll be able to move forward with my eyes wide open. 

Here are a few suggestions to help you get your single-family home rent ready while limiting costs:Prioritize safety: Make sure all electrical and plumbing systems are in good working order, smoke detectors are installed, and any necessary safety repairs are made.Clean and declutter: Clean the interior and exterior of the property, remove any personal items and clutter, and make sure it is free of any damage.Neutral decor: Use neutral paint colors and flooring to make the property appealing to a wide range of renters.Basic updates: Consider updating the kitchen and bathroom with new fixtures, countertops, and tile, if necessary.

Also, I found a thin crack (maybe 5" long, 1/3" wide) in the foundation - how bad is that?

Prices are going to have a very wide range due to the level of blight in certain areas.

Just go into it with eyes wide open.

We don’t accept credit cards for rent, but do accept them widely in our other businesses (and that is the experience I’m basing my comment on). 

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