We have made extensive repairs (more than I planned on, honestly) including a substantial re-wire, plumbing repairs, new roof, insulating of the attic, and we plan to re-side this summer.

This prevents things like "the LL said my security deposit would be applied to my last months rent (no your SD is for damages and will be refunded AFTER the last months rent is paid and any repairs are deducted), "the W/D,fridge, stove... are mine not the previous LL's", "I signed for $500/mo rent but the LL said I only had to pay $400 as long as I mow the grass and do the snow removal" ect2) Now you need to know if the LL might have placed higher than market tenants using some sort of a teaser "no SD required" or " free first months rent (but higher than market rent for the remaining lease term)".

They contact person is saying the property is still for sale.The property has been vandalized while it has been sitting.the contact person is asking $8000 for the property claims it needs $15000 in repairs and is valued at $49, 500.I couldn't find any information on the property under the county assesment.

Because I wanted it all checked out and fixed properly, I called the repair person in and paid.

Now buy repair and rent you can get outstanding ROI.

My offer of $133k was accepted, which is higher than my other rentals but this home needs no repairs. 1960's ranch. 4 beds, 2 baths, hardwood floors, new windows, newer kitchen, 2 car garage, newer furnace, newer baths.

He said it would ensure the work can be done and I can be protected.Expense Numbers:$184,000 Purchase price, comps for only a 4 BR SFH excluding carriage house and garage are $245,000$140,000 Repairs/improvements, including addition of a 2nd floor to the carriage house.

It looks like a good deal if you have included all the expenses and really needs no repairs.

What are some repairs that are can be easily and effectively done alone or with a friend rather than hiring a whole team to do the job?

The barricades down at the end of the street over the gaping hole in the sidewalk, locator markings on the pavement there and lack of anyone parked on that section of the street would lead me to think that they may be there for traffic control or to assist in setting up a lane shift for some emergency construction in the area since it appears the hole in the sidewalk is a collapse not a planned repair.