If it's in a town that has other high end rentals then I would do granite or marble tops with quaility cabinets, tile and quality brand name plumbing fixtures.

Cosmetic value add is typically done in kitchens and bathrooms, however, especially in a dense area like West Philly, look at what your comparable properties look like....example - unsure Viking Appliances and marble flooring are common. 

If you want to run ANY type of business using your residence address 1st thing to do regardless of contract statues, is to GET IN WRITING PERMITTION of your landlord, or face eviction prospect or lease non-renewal.NO business should be allowed to run from the residential property without among other requirements: -Obtaining IN WRITING YOUR LANDLORD PERMISSION and getting a RENTAL , liability INSURANCE.- Comply with all legal requirements, since your business if run from R-1 is still a subject to zoning, city codes, insurance, permits, licensing, liabilities, taxes etc.  

I was told to call the DBPR and ask them.They tell me that I need one because I'm receiving "compensation".I reminded them that my company pays me a salary that is non-dependent upon the profits of individual deals.I also tried to tell them that the Florida Statues clearly states that corporations may buy, sell, exchange, lease their own property without a real estate license.Now the problem comes in that I can't file non-regulated unless I have a conversation reference number from the DBPR saying that I don't need one.What do I do now?

Marble Falls and Lakeway are also good.

All new cabinets, marble countertops, tile floor and backsplash.

Any other costs or sums due under the declaration or bylaws of the condominium or as provided under any contract, law, or court order; and(iii) May not exceed a maximum of $1,200.Reading the statue, it appears I am off the hook as the foreclosed trust was pre Oct 2011.

You would have to speak to a lawyer but you as a neighbor might be able to bring charges against him for failing to practice in compliance with the landlord statues where the property is located.

Our market average is 4-6%; however this property has been analyzed at 7.89%.Deal Analysis:Sale Price to Investor: $140,000Repairs: 0 (Fully renovated, new tile floors, marble granite table, move-in ready)Rental Estimate: $1,400No HOAAnnual Taxes + Insurance = $2,200House built in 1969, 3BE, 1 BAHouse is 960 sq. ft.Rental comps in area are between: $1350-$1500 for 3/1Great cash flow property, right across the street from a community college in high demand for student rentals).

If you truly feel they are demanding something that's not required by statue, you should have some recourse.