I advise not to use them for aesthetic repairs.Account Closed Definitely sacrifice for the year. 

Don't get me wrong; there are plenty of issues/problems/quirks that old houses have that new houses don't, and an old house can obviously have hidden problems and big repair/maintenance bills too--which is why thorough due diligence is fundamental to REI...but, the point is: a brand new house is not a foolproof solution to repairs/maintenance headaches (and in some cases, a brand new house can be a much bigger gamble than an older house).This is a particularly important lesson for inexperienced investors, who tend to be the most prone to "shiny object syndrome" (the tendency to let nice aesthetics distract from real, underlying issues).

Go to HOUZZ and look at gravel driveways in New England-they have it down and many use a granite atone or paver border-This is best and aesthetically pleasing.But, if you want budget friendly, there is a cheap fix.

Hardwood floors are definitely more aesthetically appealing, more durable and are much easier to clean.

I've always been a massive fan of A-frame cabins; it's hard to be the aesthetic and clean lines.

I've really grown to dislike LVP from an aesthetic perspective, but it's the clear winner over hardwoods from a durability perspective, especially for investment property.

I also will place quite a few used appliances as long as they are aesthetically pleasing.

I pick most of the aesthetic materials or things that are more noticeable and have more to do with the design. 

I cleaned up the property's landscape to make it look more aesthetically pleasing.

I haven't actually spoken to anyone within the zoning offices but just from reading some of the archaic local ordinances it seems like many of the municipalities are pretty strict about retaining the aesthetics of the neighborhoods.