If you’re below $275K, focus on high-impact upgrades like improving curb appeal (landscaping, fresh paint), refreshing the kitchen and bathrooms (new hardware, lighting), or adding energy-efficient features (smart thermostats, LED lighting).

So, for a small duplex, what price range are you targeting and how much (light, medium, or heavy) rehab would be acceptable?

Can anyone shed some light on what kind of down payment, terms and qualification requirements we would typically be looking at for an SBA or low down commercial loan?

"light clean out required once tenant moves out." 

Initially we did a light renovation on the rental unit and a larger renovation on the 1st floor.

I’d prefer light to medium cosmetic rehabs, HOAs that aren’t too restrictive, and a 3-6 month turnaround time.

My name is Jamison Shaw, I am licensed general contractor with over 15 years experience in residential and light commercial construction.

We cut the fronts from a thin plywood and stained that a light stain. 

This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.

In the one house that I still have some existing, it's only on an overhead light circuit with no insulation around it, and I minimize the load on the circuit by using only low voltage LED lights.