Explained he's suffering from extreme depression, had no energy to bathe, shower, get out of bed, let alone washing dishes, and doing dirty laundry.So the agent said that it'll rent in a snap if clean and empty.

Another thing you might want to consider, if you are in a lower income area would be to increase the energy efficiency.

You can't spend too much energy worrying about hurting the owner's feelings. 

., TV commercials, radio ads, motivated seller websites, SEO, pay per click/adwords, facebook, Linkedin, Youtube, and other forms of online advertising and boosted/promoted social media postings.Bottom line is integrity and consistency.

I always informed my tenant that I am Fair and Firm and if they expect me to jump out of bed if say their furnace go out.. then I expect that same energy when it comes to paying rent... and if its late...don't call me with personal issues just pay the late fee.

So in my mind don't chase the high yield unless you have really thick skin and want to really micro manage your portfolio and have the time and energy to do it.

Try to turn a $280k multi into a $400k multi by the time the market recovers; profit on natural appreciation plus boost from renovations.Finally would be nice to invest some cash into creating some kind of alternate income.

My fundamental analysis hasn't changed - a lack of sellers shown in inventory and new listings has constrained supply and continues to boost prices.

Pro tip: A great first excise before you dedicate time and energy learning this new craft is to go to the sheriff auction at the court house in oklahoma city.

Some investors don't have the time, expertise, or desire to put the required amount of energy into building savings for their future.