Major items include converting an office space to a full bath and walk in closet, existing bathroom renovation, new deck, add a new driveway and car port, kitchen renovation, new flooring, new windows and doors, paint, replace siding, replace roof and add some curb appeal.

For instance, Berea is a charming college town, but the combination of local taxes and less favorable price-to-rent ratios makes it less appealing for investment compared to other areas in the state.Agree here! 

The concept of 'house hacking' was incredibly appealing.

The appeal is pretty much just the low monthly payment.Are there any ways to bring low money down on assumable mortgage deals to avoid paying a lump sum of $100k+?

They are lawyers so can appeal through the whole process essentially for free.

Despite a minimal rehab budget, targeted improvements increased the property's appeal.

We increased curb appeal, added a nice split rail fence, new floors, and rented it out with all appliances, washer, dryer, and microwave included.

I'm going to have a floor guy take a look to be sure, but let's assume I can't re-sand and I'll either have to put new flooring over the old original floors or just tell the next prospective tenant, that's how the floors will be, which lowers the appeal of a very rentable apartment.   

An additional benefit of a detailed engineering-based Cost Segregation Study is that it can increase potential insurance premium savings as well as provide support for the property tax appeals process.

It's relatively cheap for how big it is, but large and can give you a lot of curb appeal.