Spend several days visualizing the entire process and writing out a complete list of tasks.

@David Dachtera - We're in contact with the interested buyer's agent and trying to persuade to be #1.We have had a few comment about wanting a pool, so we are having our pool builder sketch up a couple of pool renderings to show what would fit and a potential layout/visual for those interested.

.#2, Is the fact that people who are not landlords have a hard time visualizing what the place will look like once it has been repainted, new carpeting, and ready for show.  

I just went to Barnes and Noble and picked up the book "architectural's in visuals" and it seems to answer my request but if you have any other books that you would recommend, I will look into those as well.Lastly, I forgot to mention this as well.

I call them Safety and Water Inspections, check all the smoke alarms and under every sink, this gets me a visual of pretty much the entire property.

New CabinetsAnything else should cost less than $2000, and even items 3-6 above should be less than $3500.So, learn how to visually inspect the roof and learn how to identify structural issues, and any additional surprises really shouldn't hurt you too much, even if you under-estimated the repairs.Of course, if you ever had any major concerns about structural issues, hire a structural engineer for $300, and if you have any questions about the roof, you can generally get a roof inspection from a roofing contractor for free.

I plan to sign up for a free trial on this platform: https://urlbox.com/screenshot-api After some reading about this, my idea is to: - check which companies are selling in my area and create a visual database of their listings (Zillow); - use automated screenshots for competitor analysis (locations, prices, open houses nearby); - track SERPs - track my progress in different queries to analyze the success of my campaigns;- possibly create visuals for social media/presentations As we all know, it's one thing to read that something is a good idea and another how it is implemented in practice.

After we did our visual we knew the roof would need some serious help very soon. 

Then you can easily narrow down your choices and alter your considerations as needed.One good way of doing that is to visualize your situation 5,10, 15+ years in the future and what do you want that investment property to accomplish for you.

I am such a visual learner and have done a lot of reading thus far but would love to actually see the process in action.