An enhanced version of SD IRA is what is known as Checkbook IRA.

The next best way is through cosmetic and amenity improvement that enhance the tenants experience, which allows for increase of rents and occupancy. 

You can purchase a wide variety of styles in the glue down version — even a textured wood plank which is very popular today in home design.

Again, adding colors, patching, texture, etc. may increase the price. 

Landlord set up and control of the property Wi-Fi can provide many advantages, from becoming a small but steady source of extra revenue, to enhancing security (remote control and recording of gates, entries, exterior building & common area cameras); to saving time (remote entry control & rekeying of door codes); to saving money on maintenance (through instant water leak notification & advance indications of appliance malfunction); to saving both tenant and Landlord money on energy usage through remote timing and/or turn on/off all or some lights, appliances and devices;  to ensuring compliance with lease agreements (real time notice of smoking on property, excess people on property), and so much more.Did you know that for $300 (plus installation), a landlord can install a device that will record and report in real time the energy consumption of pretty much any electrical device on the property (https://sense.com/ ) ( https://www.schneider-electric.us/en/home/smart-home/wiser/wiser-app/ ).

@Sean D I would focus on the color and style of your envelope more so than the texture of it.

Use leverage for sure to enhance returns.

Drywall, texture, siding, pipe insulation, 9x9” tiles (these almost always have asbestos) all could have it, and that’s not even an exhaustive list!

Make sure you get the price to not only paint, but to repair and remove/apply texture. 3.

If you start throwing in alternative strategies and enhancements too soon, you'll end up confusing the analysis.Plan to buy at the right price from the start and then you can get creative and turn a great deal into an exceptional one!