These luxurious, durable surfaces not only enhance the visual appeal of the property but also add significant value.

Are there duplexes and triplexes in the midwest that look great on paper, but that need tens of thousands of dollars in capex that is not obvious from a quick visual inspection, that will kill a decade of cash flow if not bought correctly? 

For example, my previous insurance company wanted a document to prove back dating (so as to not be paying for two insurances at once) as I had to wait for visual inspections to confirm insurance coverage.

He is invaluable advice, free resources and payed.http://www.themichaelblank.com/session42/ this is great podcast to get started and allows you to visualize attaining something in a relatively short time period.

I'm not sure if any of that info (sqft, bed/bath) is tied to the title or anything or if the realtors just create the MLS listing based on the visual of the house having 2 bath. 

If the flooring is outdated, replace it with a nice tile... a simple truck to visually enlarge a smaller bath is use a large tile, 16"x16" or 24"x 24", lay them on a bias and use very tight grout lines.Now, the stairway doesn't look bad the way it is, but the baluster and railing look a little cheap, like something you might see on an outdoor deck.

A lot of new drywall, plumbing, electrical, sub floors were added/replaced to kitchen, new windows, siding/gutters/fascia/soffits, flooring (much of home had original hardwood), plus all the visuals you see on photos (cabinets, granite, trim, etc).

Make sure the kitchen and baths are in good/excellent shape and visually pleasing.  

I am trying to visualize what it would look like.

I am thinking about getting rid of the bathtub and leaving just a shower to open up the space a bit, maybe add some storage and make it more visually appealing.