Caution - Do a google search for how many people are admitted to hospitals (or morgues) each year due to CO (carbon monoxide) poisoning, typically the result of an incorrectly serviced furnace or other heating-related incident.Do you really want to assume the liability of possibly killing others due to self-servicing a furnace?

I don't know if you are aware but Kevin Carbon hosts a meetup every month at the Lakewood Ram.  

Of course very much different in my day no computers no cell phones  fax machines were just coming in.. my first gig at a HML we were still using carbon paper on our docs  LOL.and that goes to your thought process of people wanting it all because someone is telling they deserve it.Just listen to any pitch it always has a get the things you Deserve somewhere in the pitch..  

The outside rails need sturdying up, roof needs a little repair, GFCI needs to go in the bathrooms and carbon monoxide detectors in the hallways.

., and meet applicable state laws related to carbon monoxide detectors, water heaters, etc.). 

Unfortunately I agree with other commenters that Utah is now "past its prime" as a housing market.To Dan Carbone: good luck with your strategy!

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@John Carbone my cleaner didnt make enough to be owed a tax liability.

Cleanliness is something not to be understated and you should have all safety equipment (smoke/carbon monoxide alarms, security system) in working order.Tagging onto cleanliness, having a clean front and back yards that are pest free is something you should work on as well.Keep an eye for leaky faucets, broken outlet wall plates, squeaky floors or hinges, running toilets or other little things that can be easily fixed, but may catch the eye of the appraiser in a negative way.As you already mentioned, the before pictures, scope of work, and comps help a great deal and are some of the main things to include.