This IS the 21st century, and a quality tenant is likely going to expect these items in a middle class type rental.

Their economies were not all that strong earlier in the century so they are still rising (all of 2007).

Our system of real estate is built on the principles of feudalism that were founded by Charles Martel in the 8th century.

It'll take a little work and take a little time but if you use a basic approach (one that's worked for 6 centuries, incidentally) you'll get there.

Local home builders will be aware of tax credits and other incentives making the application of 21st century technology cost effective.

Most 4 bd in the Midwest are early 20th century, TOC homes.

If he paid 58k and failed to do anything to bring the apts out of the 70's its safe to assume that there is a 3k to 4k per door minimum in upgrades to bring it up to date back into this century.

I think this was the greatest real estate investing book of the last century.

Most have no get up and go or any kind of vision or real world expectation...I had a job with 20th Century Fox lined up when i graduated, and turned it down...complete idiot!

I wouldn't suggest staging the bedrooms as it can make them appear smaller, as previously stated.I just flipped a home built in 1954 and staged it with mid-century modern styling and everyone who saw the "jewelry" loved what I did with the place.