The questions appears to be focused on the equity side of the equation, while Christopher response was focusing on the implementation side of things.The simple answer is, there is no way to get a cost estimate based upon what you asked. 

We can only personally offer conventional financing options, however there's multiple strategies you can implement from an investor standpoint. 

Implement a monthly fee that is approximate to what items should be, and then 'true up' at the meter reading interval.

We will be increasing rents organically upon lease renewals, plus doing cosmetic upgrades to force additional rents, as well as implementing some RUBS to add more to the NOI.

Do you have a brief recommendation from the book that I can implement now before I read it?

A lien under this subchapter does not attach to:(1) wearing apparel;(2) tools, apparatus, and books of a trade or profession;(3) schoolbooks;(4) a family library;(5) family portraits and pictures;(6) one couch, two living room chairs, and a dining table and chairs;(7) beds and bedding;(8) kitchen furniture and utensils;(9) food and foodstuffs;(10) medicine and medical supplies;(11) one automobile and one truck;(12) agricultural implements;(13) children's toys not commonly used by adults;(14) goods that the landlord or the landlord's agent knows are owned by a person other than the tenant or an occupant of the residence; and(15) goods that the landlord or the landlord's agent knows are subject to a recorded chattel mortgage or financing agreement.

@Joe Splitrock provided some links that showed that Apts.com is not the only platform that implements this.As I mentioned previously, I’m not worried about being reported to IRS as they know everything anyway, but I don’t like providing my confidential information to parties that don’t need to know it.Thanks again

I think it comes down to you the investor needing to raise your financial IQ to be able to advise your tax professional on what to do so they can implement the strategy instead of them strong arming you into a conservative and poor tax play.

You largely implement tenant pool specific "wants" through renovation.

Because when you take all responsibility you also have full power to create solutions or implement solutions from your guide or mentor.