The house rents for $1200 month currently and will be able to get $1600 if renovated (finish basement bathroom, new flooring and fixtures, mainly cosmetic).

It was a working building for $90k that just needed some cosmetic updating. 2 bedroom units and a 3 car garage.

if you're seeing something that is occupied and "just needs cosmetics"... you likely won't get the ARV boost that will make it worth buying. 

We don’t quite have the time/resources to do a total renovation, but we were always hoping to house hack in a decent multifamily that we could do some cosmetic upgrades on and could hold and sell down the line after he moves from Ft.

(minimum cosmetic only, not BRRR) .

Minor cosmetic and efficiency upgrades over four and a half years.

The house does need cosmetic repairs but has great curb appeal.

Structural, roof, mechanicals, cosmetic? 

My biggest mistake was thinking that I could lay down new LVP on the main floor of my last house hack, 1 month out of shoulder surgery and I quickly pivoted to a local professional.

We knew we could increase the value day one with some basic cosmetic updates.