I know as an investor it's all about the quick flip, but isn't it also about aesthetics?

When I say nice, I don't necessarily mean expensive, or content rich, but something that is aesthetically pleasing and functional, and remember lots of branding.

I would have to think if you go through the money of making it aesthetically pleasing you also took the time to make sure all systems function properly.Sorry for the rant I can just relate to this post way too well!  

It seems repairs can be estimated on the age of the home, and the square footage.However my question is - How do I decide which materials (based on price, aesthetics) to buy when stores like Home Depot, Lowes have a lot to choose from.Does the contractor pick out a good deal of it, or is it all the investors discretion?

It will be really important for my first contact via mail to set the right tone and leave an imprint in their mind to remember me when the time comes to sell their home.When you say high impact design, are you referring to the general aesthetics of the postcard and the look of it?

Evidently just some repair for the roof...still trying to figure out the range/ microwave issue...I do agree there needs to be a venting mechanism in place and it appears that " someone "did not install a new microwave correctly....Id like to swap out the carpet for a nice scraped wood laminate....a nice new coat of paint..some other aesthetic and cosmetic upgrades to really make it stand out!

It's just aesthetic as far as I can tell.* The foundation work was done way back in 2006 and has been fine since then.

And they'd have great potential - if they were someplace else.The potential that you want to train yourself to look at is not the aesthetic or creative potential but the financial potential based on well researched and verifiable assumptions.

Im ideally going to be starting my own property management company for small "boutique/aesthetic STR's" in the Lakes Region of NH. 

Not a red cent, so get over the “new” aesthetics and get a good painter who either repairs or has a guy who repairs and get a bid!