The property has a lot of character so I don't want to spoil it with a crappy door.Actually, now that time has past the tenant was fine with the glass door but since I got the door free and it's actually an enhancement to the look of the property, I was fine with it.

I feel like this method really enhances the value compared to a regular appraisal, which really makes it difficult to meet my goal.

But, you've certainly aided in enhancing my knowledge of the process!

On textured drywall that often means scraping off paint and texture along with the silicone, patching, texture matching, and priming before paint.There are three types of caulk most commonly used in renovations.Latex caulk.

They are standard non-texture 4" tiles.

This will help you decide if holding on to these properties to enjoy some leveraged appreciation is in order to enhance your equity position, or you should dump these asset & get into some great markets where you can get solid cashflow AND appreciation.

I sprayed it with a texture gun and painted it.

I had already hung, taped, and textured 30 sheets of sheetrock for that project, so I hired someone to do the part of the basement we wanted done quickly, my wife's art studio. 

What I don’t understand is investing in something I won’t benefit from for another 34 years… Its feels like I'm choosing between investing in an income stream now (and going forward) vs. investing in an enhanced lifestyle for the last 10-20 years of my life.Any thoughts are appreciated. 

It can take a couple days to frame, rock, tape, mud, texture, trim out and paint a new closet and might cost $400 or more in materials.