But when I started painting—-many a small black bug met its untimely death in a fresh coat of paint.

Additionally, I've seen the banks start to do some minor rehab\freshening up of this type of home, exactly what appears to have been done here - new stove\microwave, carpets cleaned or replaced with builder grade, some fresh neutral paint etc, in hopes making them more appealing and moving them faster.Also, the lot seems tiny, less than 1/10 of an acre, and there do seem to be A LOT of recent foreclosures in the immediate area, which may scare off some buyers.

COVID has uncovered a risk that previously I had not considered. 

This was a pretty big rehab project and took a few months to complete - however, with a $321,000 purchase price, this house is now worth $485,000 and I was able to recover a majority of the cash I put into the deal as well as go from 5% down payment to 20% equity all while owning a fresh new house!

A friend has kids, and they currently have three dogs, a rabbit, fish, a turtle in the house (not to mention the three ducks and six chickens for fresh eggs... of course, those stay in the back yard). 

Current living situation will tell you if you are getting consolidating households and number of vehicles is something I like to ask because it uncovers multiple singles and hoarders in my area.  

I replaced all flooring, doors, and fresh paint all around.

Again, I'd love to connect with any investors, agents, wholesalers, property managers, contractors, or anyone else in the real estate business who wants to talk shop and uncover ways we may be able to do some business together!

A very fresh and smart perspective! 

Start fresh and find a superior tenant at a full market price.