This is not rocket science. 

Went back to school, and now I'm taking my last two classes to earn my bachelor's in Computer Science.

Most modern stuff is built cheaply and won't last.

Omaha is a vibrant city and home to a modern economy with the headquarters of multiple Fortune 500 companies.

I’d like to buy a small, older home in a high end town with the idea being to add on an addition with a bathroom, garage, family room - whatever it may need to become a more modern home with more square footage.

Depreciating has reduced much of the income and probably just as big, I have put a lot of money back into my buildings to improve cosmetics and efficiency while modernizing them somewhat.

: less chance of repairs in the first few years, less chance of buying something with hidden repairs, modern= more attractive to tenants.

Hey David, The rent analysis will vary slightly depending on the PM as it's more of an art than a science, but they should have MLS access to pull the most recent comps to get a solid value for your rental. 

Appraisal is an art, not a science.

Stained the backyard fence and deck, painted all the interior walls and trim, and updated all the door knobs for a fresh modern look.What was the outcome?