The House was a Mid Century Modern built in 1955 5 bed/2 bath 2,332 sq ft for $316k, one owner who didn't do any updating the entire time he lived there.

Mostly cosmetic enhancements were made on the property.New bathroom vinyl flooringNew ToiletNew Ceiling fanPainted old kitchen cabinets bright white with new Hardware handles.Installed RefrigeratorAdded Blinds Replaced all wall outlet coversReplaced upstairs unit Sink faucet with new modern hook faucetWhat was the outcome?

@Zach BallouDid you think about electric fire place...low cost and easy to install I know they look a bit modern but can install a nice mantel and some decorative trims around if needed or even some leadger stone panels from floor to ceiling surronding the fireplace would be an option also.Search ebay for electric fireplace for better idea.Good luck

@Jacob BassettYes, I see these all over the place and honestly with technology and everything online, I would advise against these sales programs that you see on bandit signs.

I'm all for utilizing technology, so I'm curious to see the responses from others.  

They keep announcing more partnerships with local schools, businesses, and buying more properties for technology development centers.  

I could write more, but I am aware people scan in the modern world, so not sure if that will help. 

utm_source=newsletterYou can find a glossary of some acronyms here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/rei/real-estate-abbreviations/You might also want to read: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide - https://assets2.biggerpockets.com/uploads/user_file/file_object/329/UBG_2018.pdf...actually the entire section: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guidesBP has a whole section dedicated to education and starting up - https://www.biggerpockets.com/intro-to-rei/overviewGet busy with the entire Education section on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/hubs/property-typeshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/hubs/financehttps://www.biggerpockets.com/hubs/strategyhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/hubs/finding-deals/analyze-dealshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/hubs/property-management (including TENANTS MAINTENANCE)https://www.biggerpockets.com/hubs/business-operations (and the sub section on REAL ESTATE MARKETING TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY TAXES & ACCOUNTING LEGAL TEAM)One way or another you will pay your "real estate tuition" - either in time, effort or money.

In the Results link click on your address where there are various tabs and click on Neighborhood Sales.If you have a hard time with technology, you can always ask friends or family members to help you navigate the web to do some research about property values in your area.If you do find yourself entertaining an offer from an unsolicited investor: Ask to obtain, and keep, a list of the comparable property sales in your neighborhood the investor used to come up with their purchase price offer.Always keep someone else in the loop – your children, good friends, or someone you trust.Always know that you can seek legal advice – in the end, it might be worth the money you spend on a consultation with an attorney.Review the contract closely to see if it is assignable.

The technology is just awesome and incredibly cheap for its many, many benefits.