Together (for both houses), the total rehabbing would be 23,000. this includes roofing, painting, pressure washing, electrical, floors, bathroom re-vamps, landscaping, ceiling work, doors, fixtures. the 9!

., interior or exterior damaged, pool damaged, fire damage, over grown landscaping covering the entire house, squatters.Once you take control of the problem, rehab and rent, if you purchases correctly you will have a nice amount of equity.  

According to the recently released Nationwide Health of the Housing Market Report, Philadelphia follows Pittsburgh, PA and Cleveland, OH as the top housing markets in nation.See links below for more information.http://www.marketwatch.com/story/nationwide-unveils-broad-measure-of-us-housing-landscape-that-signals-healthiest-outlook-since-2001-2015-03-31http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/where-are-the-healthiest-us-housing-markets/vi-AAajaf4?

If the complex needs a new roof, the pool refinished, repaving of the parking lot, landscaping, painting, any number of things, you as an owner get hit with the assessment.

I work at a federal job as well as work a side job designing and installing landscapes.

I enjoy design, landscaping and seeking out properties. 

So now I'm looking for plumbers, electricians, landscapers, and carpenters.

I did a majority of the work myself (tiling, painting, concrete, landscaping, demolition, carpentry, etc.).

Removing wallpaper, painting, taking up carpet to reveal hardwood floors in good shape, updating lighting, door knobs, front doors, and landscaping are all good investments that pay back a great deal, and might not cost nearly as much as you think. 

Then I let someone else do the paint and flooring, and I come back at the end to install the new fixtures and appliances, as well as do the landscaping.