(Fyi, none of the below comps have pools).Comp 1: 2/1 1000 sq ft 1956 low to mid grade home in decent shape 4 DOM $210Comp 2: 2/1 900 sq ft 1956 low grade bathroom, great curb appeal, new appliances DOM unk $180 Comp 3: 3/2 1200 sq ft 1957 **distressed property** 30 DOM $180Located a few blocks away:Comp 4: 3/1 1700 sq ft 1925 very low grade, a little bit run down. 90 DOM $250The only other properties are across a very major street all going for about $320 for 2 and 3 bedroom homes with and without pools.

Hello,  I'm in Texas, my HOA sent me certified letter that I would be fined if I did not remove 6 trees that are within my "parkway area" (aka parking strip or road verge).  What is the best way to fight this?  Note: ...

contractor initially wasn't into it... but now admits it looks good, and really accentuates the good, and downplays the bad of the curb appeal

All the way from curb appeal, to various things involved in showing the house.

To curb this risk, I'm currently trying to establish written systems and checklists for guiding myself through the process.

Breathtaking curb appeal.

Generally speaking, on a flip, a full kitchen and bath remodel along with curb appeal (landscape, etc.) is your best return on investment.

Instead of having cash to move, maybe they get an eviction on their record, or become homeless, or loose all their possessions that get set out on the curb. 

This puts continued pressure on real estate in their effort to curb inflation and make housing more affordable. 

In another that is in town, I simply removed the stove...and put it on the curb where someone took it for free.