Based on this, I hired out just the mudding, taping, and texturing after I hung my own drywall.

Certainly, there are many things that enhance the quality and livability of the additional space created.  

You may have to spend some time patching and removing glue from the wall before to texture and paint. 

The strategy that attracted me to the deal was to add value with professional management; the GP brings an in-house property management group with scale in the area.Other strategies:• Enhance curb appeal and desirability by implementing common area improvements and upgrading amenities• Add substantial value to the property by upgrading unit interiors and increasing rents to market rate• Improve the resident profile and stabilize occupancy and collections• Increase income, hold for cash flow for several years and sell as renovated, stabilized asset when the best exit timing is achieved What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

The strategy that attracted me to the deal was to add value with professional management; the GP brings an in-house property management group with scale in the area.Other strategies:• Enhance curb appeal and desirability • Add substantial value to the property by upgrading unit interiors and increasing rents to market rate What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

I like the idea of finding something for a lower price, enhancing it, then selling it.

Definitely enhance value of the house and make it more presentable during inspection. 

Here's the first e mail:"I got an update from Title company concerning the balance closing funds, they want you to wire the balance funds of $XX,XXX today to enhance a smooth transaction and to avoid any form of delay at closing.

You can spray them but you're supposed to backroll the walls to get proper texture and adhesion. 

Here is the article directly from the IRS website: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-revises-ein-application-process-seeks-to-enhance-securityI am now concerned that by requiring an individual to be the "responsible party", the liability is now on the individual rather than the entity acting as the general partner.