We involved his guys for paint, siding, carpentry, flooring, sheetrock, electrical, and demo/trash haul.

Refreshing the apartment with paint and a small standard cleaning is normal and wouldn't constitute taking the security deposit.

Slap some paint and clean them up sell at slightly below market - or new kitchen, bath and flooring which will cost around 50k each and swing for the fences?

Our district requires 300 foot coverage or actual reach (not as the crow flies) from the hydrant.Landscape-Storm pond or Storm sewer or both-Sewer-Electric- say $700,000Fiberoptics- $100,000Parking Painting and lights- $150,000Etc.Etc. 

They compose yearly repair rates for all major appliances they service based on their own service call numbers.I am just posting this info for everyone to read about these units.

Adding more bedrooms, new floor plan, new kitchen, floors, exterior paint, landscaping, and pool rehab.

Talk to enough homeowners and you'll soon find someone willing to sell at a wholesale price, especially if the owner lives out of state.Driving for Dollars: The last method is to simply drive around and look for homes in disrepair... things like uncut grass, broken down cars in the driveway, or properties that could really use a fresh coat of paint.

We had to wash the walls, then prime and paint them, as well as washing and painting the cabinet faces in the kitchen (building is in a C neighborhood).

And the exterior could use a paint job & window replacements.I bought the property 18 mo's ago for $90k.

Most homes will need something: Paint, new fixtures etc.