It was also difficult to assess the heating situation after repairs since tenant refused to provide key to access unit for repairs and/emergencies, citing “privacy and safety” concerns.

Consider reaching out to a local Rental Owners Association to connect with experienced hosts, gain valuable insights, and access resources that can help you navigate property management more effectively.

Best Value adds are:Updated kitchen, updated bathrooms, cosmetic remodels.Additional bathrooms - finished basement spaces, in unit washer dryer, central air, additions/alterations.All of those are useless though if your roof is 30 years old, your mechanicals are from pre 1950's, and your home is in dire need to be renovated "behind the walls"Otherwise the above will increase your value but you will be left with Lipstick on a Pig

We're in the larger multifamily space, but regardless location is pretty universal.  

In Oregon for instance unless your doing a PUD open space cannot be required and you MUST create lots to specified zoning density.. in other words if your zoned 5k sq ft lots U cant ask for 7500 sq ft lots you must be within 10% of the base zoning.

So, I'd look to the other properties and ask whether the ones on the street also had only street parking versus access to a driveway.

It offers a modern look, makes spaces feel bigger, and is easy to clean.

I will definitely need help with this one, because it is currently landlocked and will need either a road and crossing over the river, or it will need deeded property access through a 3rd party.

Long term money, you could invest into a taxable account so you have access to it whenever you want.

I already make a living out of real estate and I'm not planning on ever leaving this space, I'm here to stay.