Are there smaller renos that can be done as an intermediate to a full reno-fresh coat of paint, new floors in some rooms? 

A habitable house, empty with a fresh coat of white paint, has a good chance of attracting a buyer willing to pay more than an investor.

CA leads the way on the migration front with Washington in 2nd place, Oregan, Colorado, and many of the midwest states like Illinois contributing significant numbers as well.Some of the migration is job opportunity and many of the transfers are just looking for new fresh scenery.

IntroIt has been 3-4 weeks since I got fired from my fresh out of college job.

Fresh meat, interested in meeting with anyone, exchange information.

Purchase price: $135,000 Cash invested: $60,000 Freshly remodeled single family ranch with separate basement unit in booming Ooltewah, Chattanooga TN, just minutes from the Collegedale, the Volkswagen plant and Southern Adventist University.

At some point you’ll uncover a good one.

One option might be to pay to have it found and uncovered and then on closing hold back the funds that equals the cost of that service.  

If we give it to them clean and fresh we are establishing how we feel and treat our properties!

Make some improvement for comfort of tenants which added value to the high rent.Completely redid second floor unit into an open concept, new kitchen and fresh paint.