Sometimes it's hard for people to visualize how a space can be transformed when it's in shell condition. 

I just bought my first 12 bedroom apartment which I'm transforming into a student rental property.

It's always great to see the transformations.

The triplex I'm considering is an old SFH that was transformed into a triplex.

Real estate truly is an amazing tool you can use to transform your life!

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.