If they put in the new stadium down there maybe things get better, and they are better since Nats stadium went up....but even with that transformation, values on those condos havnt moved like other parts of the city. 

In addition, it is possible to change the method of depreciation anytime - - and your CPA will enjoy the exercise and the fee to make the transformation.

(Oh, and start saving to buy these up one at a time; maybe you can get the first couple on the cheap before you transform them)....

It ended up being located near the Beacon Hill Light Rail station in Seattle and saw an immediate 10% jump in appreciation when the station was announced, and within a month of the station opening, another 25% bump.Over all, as the Light Rail continues to expand, it will help transform Everett-Seattle-Tacoma into a single "super-metro" region, and any property located near a station will be an incredibly valuable asset.

Replace the garage door with something architecturally appropriate, like a carriage house style that looks like four individual doors, and paint it to match the house.I think you'll be very surprised at the transformation, at less cost than removing and patching.

Some of a camp project we worked on. 

Stamford has really transformed lately and attracts a lot of young folk who use it as a bedroom city.

Business Plan (6/23/2016)Mission Statement:I strive to convert real estate properties that have become burdensome for current owners into blessings for new owners and tenants through various investing strategies such as wholesaling, fix-and-flipping, and buy-and-holding.Goals:Short Term (Over the Next 5 Years)Do my first wholesale dealForm an LLCGet my real estate licenseContinue building a funnel of leads that brings in 1-2 wholesale deals per monthStart building a portfolio of buy and hold propertiesPurchase our first primary residenceEstablish a team and marketing machine so that I can start confidently and efficiently operating with other strategies such as fix-and-flipping and buy-and-holding to generate more monthly deals, and faster and continuous capitalLong Term (Beyond the Next 5 Years)Build a portfolio of rental homes that are cash flowing a combined passive income of at least $6,600 monthly (33 units bringing in $200 monthly or some other dollars per door equivalent); I believe then I will have achieved financial freedom.No longer being restricted by HAVING to work full-time for someone else, I want to devote all my time and money to my family and using my God given gifts and talents to build relationships in which lives are transformed by the Gospel of Christ, and continue building passive income to fuel these endeavors until I die and the legacy is passed down to my childrenStrategy:Starting off, I plan to raise capital via wholesaling.

She understands what we can do with it, and is whole-heartedly behind our plans to purchase this house, bring out the wonderful original details, and yet transform the inside to match our personalities.

Great transformation.