Esp when they have friends stay over.I installed a 2nd bathroom in the older daughters (expanded) walk-in closet just to avoid the shared bathroom drama.With today's mtg rates & the opportunity of packaging your home in the sale of the less appealing/adjoining properties I wouldn't think twice.

I'm looking for some color possibilities for the front door and shutters that make it more visually appealing and help it stand out.

There is a national tax attorney network for appealing taxes.

It has 9 spaces and NO on street parking (just no room for it) Code would require at least 12-13, but the bigger concern is as we upgrade clientelle, they are much more likely to have 2 cars and this section of the road is already over crowded which doesn't help the curb appeal of the property.A possible solution is a vacant lot directly behind the subject property owned by a local business.

Under $200,000 SFH 3/2 good condition structurally (I have a great sense of style and aesthetic for cosmetic upgrades)J Martin in Richmond....What a nice and gracious email.....Thanks for giving of your time and great insights.

., that makes the neighborhood less appealing.

Estimated Income and Expense:Rental Income:1st Floor 2 beds with finished basement and extended kitchen 1,300.002nd Floor 2 beds 1,100.001 Car Garage 125.00 Monthly Income $ 2,525.00 Yearly Income: $ 30,300.00 Yearly Expenses: Real Estate Taxes $ 8, 187.00 (these taxes can and should be appealed for a lower Assessment an estimated lower assessment should be about 300,000.00 which would reduce the annual taxes to $ 6,768.00.)Homeowners Insurance 1,200.00 TOTAL YEARLY EXPENSES: $ 9,387.00The water and sewer will have to be divided between the 2 apartments, the gas and electric are already separated.

Since I would be reactivating my license, I believe I can use my old book, pay $100 for the test, $3-400 for mls fees, a few hundred if that for a couple catch-up continuing ed. classes, and I'll be off to the races.Lynn, yes I agree, there are many homes that aren't very appealing.

They also explained that since the properties were single storied, it was appealing to older people because there are no stairs.

Of these, syndication sounds the most appealing to me, but thanks to some very educational advice and guidance from Jeff Greenberg, a BP member and syndication expert... my words, not his.