Me personally, I wouldn't use those outlets for business.

The smaller the house, the less stuff can go wrong and the less costly repairs/fix-ups will be, keep that in mind :)What outlets are you using to find these houses?

I would resent a landlord who thought he could charge me extra rent for putting some flowers on the table. 

It was the typical stuff---some exterior paint, a GFI outlet, all minor. 

As a part of due diligence on my first investment property under contract in Indianapolis,  inspection report recently came out and it didn't come good as expected and probably typical for 100 year old home.Major issues: Termite issue (live) , foundation issue, electric system not updated (no GFCI outlets anywhere like kitchen bathroom garage outside), brick chimney pulling away and deteriorated brick at bottom .

I'd pull up the sod from next to the walk and plant flowers (once the snow clears)

Tenants will appreciate the attention, and it will be one less thing to do when the units turn overIf the parking area is otherwise OK, restripe and/or paint fresh unit numbers on the parking spaces.Spend a few dollars on perennial flowers.

I will put in new cabinets (lillyann cabinets), appliances, and granite or marble counters.A new roof will be going on.New interior doors (bought online, pre-hung at $39/door, basic 6 panel)New windows - cheapest bid so far for labor and materials is $6200 (including a large patio door, that is the most expensive) we are doing them to code, so that adds a cost.Popcorn ceiling removal, a lot of drywall patchesNew light fixtures, outlets, switches, updating some outlets to GFCInew baseboards (.70/linear foot at home depot)new plumbing fixturesplumb for dishwasherpaint interior and exteriortile on floor in bathrooms yard cleanupBasic landscapingDespite the "starter home" I will have the property fully staged.

Turn off the main at the panel, plug into the dryer outlet, start the generator and run the house "backwards" to make sure everything works.

Then the punch list takes a few days -- hanging mini-blinds, ceiling lights, new outlet covers.