If I was guess I would say minimum of 100k to buy the equipment .. then you have staff and that is always an issue.she also has an ATM  but that has caused her to get broken into a few times.. but it does create revenue.and its a lot of work.. she also serves light food  breakfast sandwiches  lunch  sandwiches etc. you need commercial coolers in the back to store the gallons upon gallons of milk etc.I have seen out our way these do pretty good and that's the little mini drive through stands that are manned by one person and or two max.. all in a little trailer with drive lanes on both sides.. hitting the commuter traffic. you get permission to put one in a shopping center parking lot that kind of thing.  

Hire a pro with a wide angle lens and lighting. also, add a few personal touches: like flowers, pillows, or throws on the couch, etc.  

At my minimum values those had better be light rehabs that I believe I can turn quickly. 

The bird will go towards the light and remove itself.

If anyone can shed light on how they feel about KC in regards to a new investor I would like to hear it. 

Should I just always assume I'm going to need new floors throughout, new cabinets, countertops, appliances, most or all of the light fixtures replaced, new paint in and out.

Simple cosmetic updating - LifeProof flooring, paint, ceiling fans in living room and bedrooms, electrical switches/outlets, and updated light fixtures.

Simple cosmetic updating - LifeProof flooring, paint, ceiling fans in living room and bedrooms, electrical switches/outlets, and updated light fixtures.

If you can buy a stable light value add deal and get a 15% IRR on a 5 year hold and the vacant building only returns you 17%, it may not be worth it. 

Should I eat dark meat or light meat at turkey dinner?