If I buy a 3 bed home for $200k, put $20k into it, the ARV can be $225k or $500k, it doesn't matter.

The Property: A little over 1.25 acre1056 SqFt3 Bed | 1 Bath RanchFull Basement (unfinished, may do this at a later date and refinance a second time.

this is my dilemma I just had a tenant of two years who recently moved out on doing the move out inspection I saw that the carpeting which was installed just prior to the tenants moving in had  black paths around where I guess the beds were, the carpeting has buckled in areas from the heavy furniture that they had and its completely matted and no amount of steam cleaning will restore the carpeting.

HVAC is 5yrs old Plumbing is good unsure of the age.Purchase 88k Loan FHA 3.5% down bed/bath 2/1 each sideSide 1 is currently rented for $440 (below market) by $45 for the sizeSide 2 I will be living in with a roommate and room rent is $330 (median market for a room for the size)Side 2 COMPLETELY RENTED will be $675 (median for market)Owner pays near $180 for water a month and tenants pay the rest of the utilitieswith mortgage, insurance, taxes, fees, monthly payment to own the property is $611.87I am really just trying to cover all of my bases right now. 

There in the kitchen, garbage, bathroom, in the bed rooms a little bit, and even in the refrigerator. 

Tie to sell...especially those homes that have chickens in the living room and a dog kennels in the back bed room...

Whatever style and bed bath count is the most popular in your area, within commute distance of central area, having a good grocery store nearby helps your value.

He said the house needs no repairs, built in 1980. 3 bed 1.5 bath, 1190 square feet.

I bought it extremely cheap for cash but it’s a 3 bed 1 bath shell and needs a complete rehab.

You'll also want to consider number of beds/baths/garage spaces when considering your comparables.