We sold a brand new in the box elliptical, brand new freezer, there was a really nice fireplace insert, lots of new camping gear, and a bunch of misc brand new items as well. 

Custom rosettes can easily be made in wood, they can be applied on door and window casings, fireplace mantels, deck railings and over a garage door.

But those houses are are 2000+ square feet, have fireplaces and are generally "more house".I don't think you've given it enough time to know if price is really the issue.  

Much of the home has quality features such as tile in kitchen/den, tiled fireplace, huge wooded lot with a ton of mature trees without being overgrown.  

Charm is now extra labor....As you mention...Add to it about anything fragile, too high end (unless a luxury rental), too complicated, or risky (think fireplaces or pools)...heck, even the large yard you may like as a owner is just more to mow as a  Landlord..Think about everything from fixtures to flooring in terms of fair rental conditon and durability in prepping your house to rent and in choosing rentals...Also, the  pristine show conditon of the new home or hgtv is not fair rental conditon (look at the similar rentals in your are and their conditon and amenities as a guide)...Best of luck..

Good afternoon, Though I haven't become an active member yet on BiggerPockets, I'm hoping that will change very quickly here in the next couple of months.I am wondering if anyone has any advice or guidance about what kind of adhesive would work best for a fireplace surround using natural stone, interlocking 12x12 tiles.

Some interesting paint and wallpaper choices.I went with all tile to keep maintenance low, put up trim around the fireplace and put up a mantle.Fireplace beforeFireplace afterKitchen before. 

.- New washer/dryer (hookups fine) and pantry shelves- New french door to patio- New fireplace (direct vent, upscale)- There are plenty recessed lights, but "statement" light fixtures need to be replaced (kitchen pendants, dining room)- Garage is ok- New closet doors for 3 bedsAny help would be appreciated!!

Love the orange dreamsicle fireplace, and it looks like you might have been able to salvage the tile. 

Number may be closer to %30   not the %34-%39 shown at the bottom6 plex BUILDING PERMITS   (  $97,200.00  single $16,200.00 UTILITIES $0.00 $500.00 EXCAVATION $24,000.00 $4,000.00 GRAVEL $2,500.00 $416.67 CONCRETE PUMP $1,750.00 $250.00 CONCRETE $18,000.00 $3,000.00 FOUNDATION/CONCRETE-LABOR $9,000.00 $1,500.00 CONCRETE CUTTING $750.00 $125.00 SEWER CONCRETE FLAT WORK $12,000.00 $2,000.00 FRAMING LABOR $21,000.00 $4,947.00 ROOF TRUSSES $14,300.00 $1,831.67 BUILDING MATERIALS $70,000.00 $19,128.40 WINDOWS & SKYLIGHTS $8,500.00 $1,419.38 EXTERIOR DOORS $5,400.00 $1,050.00 ROOF COVER $16,800.00 $2,800.00 GAS FIREPLACE $6,000.00 SIDING LABOR $13,115.00 $2,185.00 GARAGE DOOR $4,914.00 $819.00 GUTTERS $2,400.00 $525.00 PLUMBING $30,000.00 $7,000.00 HEATING $30,000.00 $4,800.00 AIR CONDITIONING $0.00 NEST THERMOSTAT $325.00 GAS BBQ GAS DRYER ELECTRICAL $21,000.00 $4,000.00 MASONRY $3,000.00 $500.00 INSULATION $12,000.00 $2,735.00 SHEET ROCK $21,000.00 $7,100.00 SHEET ROCK GYP BOARD $750.00 INTERIOR TRIM $16,500.00 $2,500.00 TRIM LABOR $12,000.00 $2,500.00 SECURITY SYSTEM $900.00 FINISH HARDWARE $2,400.00 $350.00 UNDERLAY LABOR $1,500.00 $250.00 CABINETS $24,000.00 $4,854.40 COUNTERTOPS $11,100.00 $1,850.00 MANTLE $1,200.00 TILE $9,000.00 $1,597.80 VINYL AND FORMICA $3,000.00 $207.43 HARDWOOD FLOORS $6,600.00 $1,138.10 CARPET $13,000.00 $2,110.10 PAINTING $25,200.00 $5,359.25 WATERPROOF DECK $0.00 $0.00 KITCHEN APPLIANCES $8,400.00 $1,400.00 LIGHTS $3,000.00 $500.00 SHOWER DOOR &MIRRORS $3,000.00 $790.00 FINAL CLEANING $2,400.00 $400.00 PICK UP.