@Aaron Edmondson why not just get the house liveable (functional and safe) and rent it out for a little below market because it’s not perfect, and let the tenant pay down the mortgage as the value rises.

More than 4 units the value should be primary function of cap rate and NOI.  

This is more a function of your market place though.

I'm having problems visualizing how to fix up properties to the extent that they need to be, and not overspending to make it beautiful or restore to former glory.

Every school function I go to for my kids, I see a few tenants that I had to evict or who didn't do the right thing when they moved out.I think this issue holds true for all business owners. 

Great looking rehab project @Stephen Herbert - I love seeing the before and after pics because it helps me visualize the end product when I'm looking at property.How did you select the specific staging company?

If anyone feels the lack of a functioning elevator for those 6 weeks will inhibit their ability to live in this building, please contact building management ASAP to discuss.

You are generally looking for solid, functional, inexpensive materials.

However, with the normal wear and tear/ usage of the two main entry doors to the units foyer area, we have had more than 5 service calls on the locks (for batteries, lock mechanism not functioning, etc.) and both front door Locks have had to be replaced once already and I am thinking it is time to use a different Door Lock method. 

Kitchen renovations were not in our original plan, but these adjustments made our kitchen far more functional, and we feel the extra time involved was well worth it.