One way to increase the value of the property is to "force appreciation" through upgrades you mentioned. 

, yes, good marketing can certainly impact the final sales price (by expanding the pool of potential buyers, to potentially include folks that want to "overpay," for example), but it's not direct, and it's certainly not the case that listing for $25k higher means it'll sell for $25k higher (the OPPOSITE might happen, since that could reduce your pool of potential buyers!).

It was not an issue for any lookers.I had a bad one in one of my foreclosures i bought  guy would not leave I let him live there over 6 months for free in hopes he would move U know felt bad for him.. but he forced me to do an eviction.. 

In theory you are correct, but the point of the BRRRR strategy is to force the equity quickly in order to move scale quickly.

We have a complicated situation with a property that the city is attempting to force receivership of from a family member that is not competent.

Despite all the federal laws passed to force collection companies to be more ethical, they all know no one is watching them.

I raised the rates and forced “days off” this way.

I usually like to encourage people to take risks and pursue new opportunities, but I think you're forcing a deal here. $260k is a great price for a new homeowner but not for an investor. 

So the exterior may not have as big an impact. 

For tenants on a term lease you can ask but not force them to sign a new lease.