The buzzer system has gone bad and I have been quoted 2.5-3k+ to essentially put in a new, but still same technology system that has been used for the last 20+ years.I've been reading a lot about wi-fi connected smart deadbolts that you can open with a phone.

And I could have easily put in a few more hours and knocked off a few more jobs.After all of the various tax/pension withholding (and yes, healthcare coverage) my teaching job pockets barely $150/day.

They like to see new agents working hard and bringing a good name to the profession and will often poach the successful young agents to come work on their team.It is very rare to find an Agent who is willing to put in the effort that is required to work with investors however they do exist and they are worth their weight in gold.Don't give up looking, you will find your soul mate agent eventually.  

You get out, what you put in!

In the past year we became the owners of a duplex and learned about writing leases and screening tenants, we put in several offers, had 2 go almost to closing then had the sellers back out, ended up getting called back on 2 offers that we thought were dead and ended up closing on a foreclosure and are mid-cycle on a BRRRR method and are in attorney review on the second duplex.

I plan to put in some sweat equity while living there, and renting out the other half of the building (a Duplex).  

They asked if they could change the cabinets a couple of years ago, and then also put in granite countertops, new appliances, laminate flooring, tiled bath, etc.

I don't know how thick @Mike Wood put in his unit but he is right.  

So upon closing, the building may remain empty for 1-2 months while I do the repairs and put in a laundry, so these numbers are projected based on my knowledge of the rents in the area:Annual Rent Two 2 Bedroom Apts                   $ 18,600  Annual Rent for 4 Rooms                                    26,260Projected Laundry Revenues                                4,200Total Rents                                                        $ 49,060Expenses: Taxes                                                               4,088Water and Sewer                                              1,600Insurance                                                          1,600Vacancy & Credit Loss (6%)                             2,944Repair Reserve (10%)                                       4,906 Electric                                                               1,800Trash                                                                      840           Total Expense                                                      17,778            Net income                                                          31,282             Purchase Price                                                   134,250          Cap Rate                                                               23.30%          Cash on Cash Return After Mortgage                   91.17%I'm always cautious in thinking something is a slam dunk and there will be some challenges managing the rooms, but there are only 4 of them. 

I know it'll take some time and hard work but I'm willing to put in the work to make that happen.