One thing the co-host will do is give you insight on what to do to get the property up to par for listings it like you said landscape etc. 

I'd love to utilize their expertise when assessing a property since they are local but I'm not sure what the general expectation is when I don't have a tangible property and I have not entered into contract to work with them yet.Some questions I have are: local regulations/permitting timeline, property's potential from their perspective, landscaping/amenities cost estimate (they also help facilitate this).

As many of you know, this could significantly change the investment landscape by allowing immediate expensing of eligible property costs.Of course, the devil is in the details.

1) I’d remove all items under $100 and the landscaping/vegetation items.

The final pro for Omaha that I'll list, is that our Airfield (Eppley) is now in the process of adding an international expansion-- making it an even more attractive place to be that is centrally located, affordable, and primed for continued growth!

Start small with simple rehab projects like painting or landscaping to boost value without overextending.

This is typically parking, detention pond and landscaping.

The numbers seem promising on paper, but I’m hoping to gather insights from locals or experienced investors who know the area well before moving forward.One thing that has caught my attention is the rental landscape.

Fences, basic landscaping, tree removal can put some nice padding into your margins as well. 

Listing photos were terrible, tenant vetting was lackadaisical, checks were sent to wrong addresses, tennants weren't properly vetted, charges for "mulch" and landscaping were charged but never physically carried out.