Paint and carpet are tough enough to organize remotely.

Insurance is expensive, there is a lot of extra maintenance like painting or electric in common areas that don't apply as much with smaller units. 

Grocapitus is a breath of fresh air.

We fixed everything in the first 3-5 weeks, plus paint, carpet, landscaping, then rented it out.

What's the life expectancy of the roof, paint, furnaces, water heaters, etc.?

Better hope paint,carpet,advertising, commissions, and utilities don’t cost $600 or you blew your cash flow, it’s zero.

You'll probably lose a little, but at least you'll be done with them and can start fresh.

These minor tweaks won’t cost you much, and I’ve seen them help properties in Phoenix and Chicago stand out, even when the paint is a tad faded.So what’s your take - do you think guests these days actually prefer a hint of authenticity over a picture-perfect exterior?

I've already renovated one of the bathrooms, and I’m planning to paint the interior, update the kitchen cabinets, possibly sand the wood floors, build a fence is a corner lot and increase the rent for the room since my tenant is currently renting the entire 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house for $800 a month.

I always enjoy learning about other markets, and this post gives a fantastic blend of data and local insights that really paint a full picture.The real estate stats are particularly interesting.