Instead of a security system or metal grates, I'd just replace the entry doors with good looking solid wood exterior doors with small decorative windows at the top, and of course a deadbolt.

renov is comestic, upgrade, it's a 60's house in all the decor sense. i already have a realistic budget.based on a similar purchase on the same street by me last wk, my offer will be really embarassing.should i wait, let it list, sit in market...and approach later?

I would not want to buy from a website that has grammatical, spelling, or any kind of errors. 2) The pictures are very blurry and the decorating is a little off.

Are you looking for creative ideas like Brokers opens, Craigslist, and Radio ads... or are you looking for Swans in the pool, free hot air balloon rides and Interior decorating magazine cover creative ideas?

Are you looking for affordable decorating ideas?

Go to open houses with your wife (listen to her as she talks about how she would paint and decorate them!)

I've had success with Laminate Flooring on rehabs under 150k, primarily in living areas, etc, but not in kitchen/baths, as laminate is worthless when it gets wet.I use Floor n Decor, they have plenty of styles of 12mm laminate under $1.50 sq ftA great installer makes a big difference too.

I saw an article advising flippers to invest in someone to set up the house with furniture and decor.

Has 3 bedrooms is very out dated with 1950s appliances and decor. 

Rather they look like a decorative attempt with shake (or fake shake) on box construction.