On that campground, we have a conditional use permit (CUP) and have been approved by San Bernardino County by land use services to modify the prexissiting CUP with some additional units, dry to wet campground, pool, gazebos, utility building, etc. it’s a big project.

Appliances and fixtures were old and tired.Basically, the core bones of the property were good, but there were a lot of things that seemed ripe for easy improvement.The location was great, right next to the town’s primary commercial district, with a grocery store 100 yards away, coffee shop/bakery, Post Office, drugstore, hardware store, hair and nail salons, barber shop, dentist, bank, a half dozen restaurants, and a variety of other shops and services.

And brokers don't want tire kickers just calling them for deals, and they don't want to go out for a cup of coffee.

If you are marketing your property as kid or dog friendly, buy things that coincide with that like high chair, kids plates, cups, silverware, kid games, and maybe some kid proofing like outlet covers.

High efficiency appliances were utilized including HVAC, light fixtures and water heater.The use of the accelerated depreciation strategy helps real estate investors to reduce the tax liability immediately which therefore increases their bottom line due to the offsetting of income.

. $1,520.00•Demo about 12” of walls and rip out entire shower pan and step •Install cement board on exposed wall •Apply RedGuard and Waterproof membrane to shower pan and up the exposed walls •Install new drain adapter in shower floor •Install new tiles provided by client Optional (just in case fixing shower pan does not fix the water leak) rebuild shower. costs extra $5100•Demo shower • New plumbing for a new fixture •Install cement board on exposed wall •Apply RedGuard and Waterproof membrane to shower pan and up the exposed walls •Install new drain adapter in shower floor •Install new tiles provided by client •Client provides plumbing fixture

They left two tumbler cups and some other small items on the kitchen counter when we moved in. 

I made a few small improvements to the landscaping, I bought a few new appliances, updated a few fixtures, added blinds to the windows, minor drywall repair/paint, and marketed the property as a 4th bedroom that would make great home office/den instead of a 3 bedroom plus office/den.What was the outcome?

Upgrading fixtures, adding modern tile, and improving lighting can make a big impact.

Enjoy that cup of coffee.