Catch #1, the prospective buyer has to occupy the home.

No idea of the prospects of that first property. 

Act like a prospective tenant.

The only way to truly identify the value prospect is to look at comps.

Without the numbers on your duplex we can't determine if it makes sense from an investment prospective.

.- Only doing showings at specific days & times, leading to longer vacancies- Requiring prospects to fill out applications first, before scheduling a showing to protect their time invested/wasted (which turns off some prospects, leading to longer vacancies).- Charging owners for pics- Charing inflated application fees to make, you know, some money for their time spent- Some even charge tenants MoveIn Fees and other charges to make money.So, don't be short-sighted and expect PMCs to work for free!

Seek for condominiums with comparable renovations and evaluate the impact these upgrades have had on the selling prices of those properties.Rental Demand: While renovations might increase a condo's appeal to prospective tenants, especially in the Section 8 leasing market, it's important to assess if the cost of the improvements can be recovered by the anticipated rental revenue.

Think about things that might affect your investment, such as prospective regulatory changes, economic diversity, and employment stability.Personal Preferences: Consider your long-term goals and desired way of living.

Central and emerging Neighbourhoods: House hacking prospects are frequently found in central and emerging neighbourhoods.

Renter's insurance is now mandatory on all our rental properties, and I tell this story to all prospective tenants which clearly paints a picture of why it's a good idea!