Squirrels, continuous branches large/small & acorns hit roof and cover yard.

If a project goes over budget due to say a unplanned event for septic or foundation issue will I get less return?

Heck you may even find one who will accept payments in squirrel jerky but it all depends on them. 

This weekend, a family of squirrels broke into my tenants unit via the air vent in the bathroom. 

Try to find a local exterminator that doesn't have a fancy car and a big ad in the phone book.Those kinds can rip you off with high fees.There is a difference between pest control and exterminating.I can tell you ongoing pest control is crazy for what they charge.With mice you just do not want to plug up a wall.They will come out in other places in the unit or if they can't get out will die in the walls and stink up the place.The tenants just as with squirrels will complain they scratching and moving in the walls keeping them from sleeping.Also they can chew on electrical behind the walls and cause problems.You have to make sure the unit is clean and stove is clean.Then you have to make sure you have no breeding grounds or trash outside of the property.Also you have to make sure property is sealed well from the outside so they can't get into the small openings.Paying for an exterminator won't help if you don't seal the outside and fix the inside.They will just get rid of a few mice and you will have more again.

Well, first you say you want to buy 1 SFH per year--that takes income requirements, and a down payment, and a particular credit profile.Then you will want to have a way (financial ability) to handle unplanned costs and turns, etc...A fixer will take more knowledge than a turnkey rental, but offers additional upside.If you want to do fixers, it seems like a possible manner would be to partner with a successful established re-habber who has a long track record of making money on these deals, and work (on the side vs.

All were in really bad shape, squirrels in attics, mold, city code violations.

My dog loves to run after the squirrels in the park, but she don't get to go too far because of her leash.

In addition to what you see in this thread, I'd recommend adding a fat safety cushion to your budget for all unplanned expenses. 

Q: How many of you can get rid of 900sf of mold and evict several families of squirrels all in one house?