Removed a few walls and painted the kitchen.

Guesty for Hosts to Guesty for PRos was rip and replace, AKA nightmare to upgrade. 

Purchase price was typically between 40-70K and improvements were laminate, paint, fixtures, appliances, etc to make them rent ready.

Don't let a fresh coat of paint and new carpet fool you.  

Over time, with enough ratings, I suppose they paint a sort of (c)rudimentary picture of the host and the guest, which is better than nothing. 

Let's try and support people who have been scammed with good info and trustworthy referrals because it's a horrible feeling, and ripping people off is truly despicable.

Please feel free to check out my profile for more details on the investment, but we were able to spend 1 year slowly renovating the apartments as tenants moved in and out, invested heavily into leasehold improvements (long-term fixed like HVAC, water heaters, exterior paint, property drainage, etc), converted month-to-month tenants to annual leases, and raised rents to market. 

For what seemed like a decent amount of money there were still paint drips on wood trim and other cosmetic errors that shouldn't have been made.

The house needs very little cosmetic work (paint, cleaning etc.).

This could include things like fresh paint, updated fixtures, new flooring, and minor renovations that can make a big difference without breaking the bank.Additionally, make sure to provide the appraiser with a detailed list of all the improvements you have made to the property, along with any recent comparable sales in the area that support the value you are hoping to achieve.