(Did a lot of work myself) Probably could have gotten away with $10-12K but I wanted to make it nicer to attract a better tenant and make sure the after repair value was high enough that I could get my money back. 

When I buy a SFH, I budget some $ to fix up the houses to make it nice, and attract quality tenants.How to Estimate Future CapEx Expenses on a Rental PropertyRental Property Investing Made Simple

You CAN get a deal first but you had better know your market and be able to run numbers but also identify what is an attractive deal to a buyer in your area.

To me, it’s an eyesore as the top rail is bent in a few spots and just doesn’t attract the type of tenants I want to.

Due to the our health care system unpaId medical bIlls are not unusual.Perhaps the property could be marketed more aggressively to attract more renters?

I'd also make sure that you're looking at something that will be attractive to renters. 

To install solar panels and a geothermal heat pump in the Boston area might cost about $100K retail, which seems like a non-starter UNLESS incorporating these into a mortgage made financial sense for the buyer, and...appraisers factored this into the appraisal valueSo in other words, if the additional amount on a 30 year mortgage were offset by energy savings & programs, AND the buyer was able to live carbon-free, it seems that this might attract a savvy and enlightened buyer.

hello my name is Daniel...and i currently remodel houses. and would like to partner with an investor,me paying for labor and material and the investor covering the purchase price... and my question is how do i make a proper spread sheet,to attract a potential investor?

The condo is titled to our family trust, and there is no mortgage, We have been renting it to her for an attractive rent - clearly below market value.2.)

Do you find that it attracts payment compliance and demonstrate professionalism toward your business?