Given appreciation is typically where you are making most of your return in any real estate, having this additional appreciation helps create much higher returns.Additionally, my single family tenants, typically stay a couple years longer than my duplex tenants.  

But this comes with additional requirements you must achieve (look up REPS). 

I have a good agent I've worked with for years and letting him represent me not only gives me the advantage of additional counsel, it also gives me someone else to do the heavy lifting so I can concentrate on the deals themselves rather than the intricacies of the actual contract, the process of moving everything through closing and all the hiccups that often come with investment properties.

Additionally, checking local listings on Zillow or Craigslist can help fine-tune the rental rates in that specific area.

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Also, make sure there aren't additional restrictions on the property condition, compared to a conventional loan. 

Aside from that the biggest value add areas I see are as follows: Kitchens, Bathrooms, decks/patios (if added), additional rooms/bathsKitchens and bathrooms tend to be the go-to, but all of those can help you get the most bang for your buck. just keep in mind that if the area is already of high quality, then it may not be the best area to spend the money vs something that is blaringly in need of an update.

At the current price, adding the additional lots would make them about $30,000 per lot, depending on the price of the additional utilities that need to be added. 

Yes it’s common to have an additional guarantor who has a balance sheet added as a credit enhancement.

All have proved helpful but still feel like I need some additional support.