Choose properties that need only minor repairs like paint, carpet cleaning, landscaping or a general cleanup.johnmichael: However, if a property can be bought less than 50% FMV, more extensive repair can be considered.johnmichael: Homes in the middle price range and below are in more demand and tend to sell faster.johnmichael: You need to only focus on areas that you can handle!

Good looking landscaping.

Even making substantial improvements to the landscaping - just b/c we live here and wanted to love where we live.Until the last couple months - we had a GREAT relationship with the landlord.

I'm thinking about adding a photo gallery to the forums for you to post your properties, rehabs, landscapes, and so on.

., drywallers, tapers, landscapers, and also concrete guys.

I live in Dallas. i am 24 years old and am a custom landscaper.

My biggest interest in foreclosures / under valued homes that just need a lot of TLC. we have done minor landscaping, new floors, counter tops, and currently working on rebuilding the 1 car garage, so my construction experience is slowling building... :)thanks for the great site, i'm sure i'll be talking with you all on another thread!

Some people will add lavish ponds, fountains or spend a bunch on landscaping, etc.

Landscaping?

hmm... a few useful bits of info from what I've learned so far without copying the entire fix and flip page from my website:An ideal place to start looking might be in neighborhoods that are in the 25-35 year old range; basically where houses are outdated but still hopefully in good structural condition.With this kind of unit, you can focus on some of the more basic, value-added repairs such as paint, flooring, landscaping, and other basic finishing touches.