We lucked into a rehab project and successfully run a short term rental in Bell Buckle TN. It has approximately $200,000 in equity and currently cash flows about $1500/mo ( we split this cash flow and equity 50/50 wit...

There is no given answer here, because the whole property needs to be relatively consistent.Kitchens and baths are the common answer, but if they are passable and you choose to invest in them anyways at the expense of peeling paint (or off putting exterior color) and overgrown landscaping, the appraiser and tenant will be walking up with a bad taste in their mouth, thereby not valuing the interior work you have done.But think about the general flow of someone looking to rent: more bedrooms will typically dictate more rent.  

Further, we need to account for a $10k “reserve” for what will be repairs / maintenance as the property ages.  

We are quickly approaching the Silver Tsunami of the boomer generation aging into needing assisted living.

Invest in a relatively close, lower-cost market.

I skip trace John Doe, but get connected or sent to VM for Jane Smith - who isn't on the FC docs, and doesn't come up under the "Premium" skip trace from REIPro that brings up spouse, relatives, etc.).

Here are the details:- Current occupancy with a monthly income of $2,750- Purchase price: approximately $145,000 (putting 25% down, around $36,250)- Location: McKeesport, PAAs a relatively new investor with two properties in different states, I'm looking for guidance on how to analyze this deal.

I can certainly get you quotes but based on my experience the market is becoming relatively affordable. 

All of these areas have relatively stable rent prices and notable appreciation rates

.: In the referenced thread, I believe my post was the one that listed my goals related to my 22 year old son.