And then if you later happen to strike a deal with the tenant and get them to agree to terminate the lease and leave early, that'll just be icing on the cake.

I am blessed with living in an area that I can have my cake and eat it too.

- Clear fridge of all magnets- Clear all kitchen and bathroom counters (you really don't want your toothbrush out for pictures)- Remove pet bowls, toys, and beds before showing - Store kid's toys - keep a laundry basket of toys that can quickly be put in car when you leave house (works great for toddlers)- take out the trash- Do not leave 14 bottles of soaps and stuff in bathtub-Store gun cabinet so people do not remember your house as the house with guns- People look in medicine cabinets - don't leave meds that may leave an impression in view- Organize pots and pans - store the bunt, angle food cake pans, waffle iron, fryer and other large items not used often to clear out room- Clean Clean Clean (especially light switches, door knobs and other areas that hands are always on

The old owners must have been rough on their brand new home, the kitchen appliances were trashed, dishwasher broken, Thermador range caked in grease (which they left-gee thanks!)

I thought that test was cake.

I don't know sold price yet, but I do know it went for over list price, had 5 offers in 2 days on market, 2 of which were cash, 1 of which took the cake.

For example is a 4-plex in Anaheim as good for investors as say a 4-plex in the midwest?  

And as Brandon stated, any price appreciation is just icing on the cake.  

I'm currently in Anaheim, CA.

So she constantly bakes wonderful fattening concoctions that she drops off @ the property I am rehabbing.Yesterday it was 12 cream puffs stuffed with a brandy flavored custard prior to that it was cakes, soups etc etc.