A lot of the homes in certain areas (Lawrence Twp, Little Flower, Irvington, Bean Creek, Christian Park, etc.) are being listed for a premium (i.e. $60k, $70k) with plenty of work left to be done to them when resale history shows the most you'd get is maybe $80k or $85k. 

@Justin Flowers Thank you!

If they have enough pride to water the grass flowers they will still do it even i they are paying the water bill.I think paying for utilites would lower your NOI.

@Ivy Flowers - can you be more specific about area?  

And maybe not in Austin lol, that fourplex is gonna be pricey and not a great flow-er in this market.

So I sent flowers and a condolences card and 2 weeks later he called and said he would sell it to me.

Our Team Members at Flowers and Associates was able to turn this property around for the client and is now scheduled to moved in by a vet through one of non-profits we partner with.

@Robert Flowers How did you structure the lease?...

Cut the grass, trim that huge bush/tree in the front, put a couple flowers in pots near entry. 

Fresh flowers and a welcome gift are great touches that will lead to 5 star reviews.