But she has not cleared all the stuff out, and more importantly turned off the AC in very humid weather.

It’s helpful to know that it can be more difficult than it seems, especially with the current market conditions.

Now we're seeing investors pouring money into buying Class C rentals - but, many are getting burned.In our experience & opinion, the main determinant of property Class is not location or even property condition, those are #2 and #3.

To get a clearer picture of the current market conditions, here are a few things you might consider: Market Research. 

I think of my project in oregon building new homes were we dump a 30k lumber pack and it just sits next to the street and nothing goes missing.. then we get the house wired and all the wires are exposed until we can weather in it..

Although we didn’t complete major renovations, Partner Driven added value by ensuring the property was in optimal condition for a quick resale.

@Justin MoyHey Justin, Your right COC is 7% I must have mistyped there, property was built in 1956 interior is in good condition.

I like to hand-deliver it and set an appointment for my first inspection so I can start documenting the condition of the rental from that point forward.

Allentown, Lancaster, Pottstown, Coatesville, Norristown, Easton, and Levittown have diverse market conditions, with Allentown experiencing steady population growth and revitalization, Lancaster offering a mix of suburban and urban markets, Pottstown offering lower property prices.Good luck!

I would also set a maintenance/capex budget but will vary by property age and condition.