Probably because I tend to find them in the clearance aisle, I use a longer curtain rod (usually with 3 brackets) and curtains that cover the entire sliding door, usually with larger metal grommets or loops.

As others noted, more beds and baths tend to be a very common way to force appreciation.  

Given that most of the homes in the zip codes you mentioned tend to need more work, its imperative that you have more cash in hand to handle those renovations and updates. 

Smaller cities tend to be dependent on a single company or market sector.

And you're right, after the initial years, the repair costs tend to stabilize, so it becomes more manageable.

They serve veteran women who deal w/ substance abuse and homelessness.

Is there a small town outside of a city/larger town where people tend to live because its cheaper?

They tend to be at least 7 acres and 10 is better.

New construction tends to command even higher rates.

Between the time of her requesting the walk-thru, and the 18th, the move-out inspection guy called me and we set up a time to walk thru the house. 30 -40 minute walk through and I asked if he saw anything that I need to tend to, or what he thought overall.