Due to the age of some rentals, other items to consider is concrete driveways / walkways, septic and sewer (if property is on well/septic), landscaping, entry doors / screen doors (my tenants like to ding them up moving stuff in/out, so replacement is about every 5 years or so.

Its actually pretty ideal from a maintenance point of view.

Screen Shots would helpAlso what script do you use when the owner calls you back?

The investors we support typically are buying 3/2 or 2/2 block homes with no pool (for liability reasons).These are HUD houses, and usually only need a light to medium rehab.In the area you described, the rental market is strong, just make sure you have a good screening process.

First thing before digging too deep into the other parts of DD is to do a virtual view of the house.

With working full time, I was not able to view/make decision within a few hrs. 

Do you see an icon  on the top right of your BP screen -- the one that is holding the place for your photo?

Esteban Pau cash flow is generally viewed as one of four benefits to real estate investing.

If I properly vet a tenant and have a good screening process in place, is it a wise to invest in lower income neighborhoods? 

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