All of these small details can increase value and bring buyers for zero dollars. 

The garages will have 3% increases year over year once leased.

Now with higher interest rates, and slower sales, the profits are being squeezed, thus an increase in risk for the potential flippers. 

@Tony Thomas So, is the seller increasing their sale price in exchange for a 0% interest rate?

Unfortunately, Covid decided to change my plans, and I made the decision to hold off, in hindsight it was a huge mistake and no one could have imagined that property values could have increased at such a high rate.

A lot of lenders used to apply 35% for expenses, but in the last several years, the numbers for supplies, labor, utilities, taxes, etc… have increased significantly.Also take into account the age, occupancy and how has the property been maintained, this will affect the expenses too

Would the value of the remodel increase the rents or the selling price that would out weight the cost? 

Ypsilanti township has increases from 10-20% YOY in assessed values.  

But I do have some family in Canada that have told me there has been some tax increases to the STR owners to try combat housing issues.

If you know that something major will need replacement in the future, increase the monthly amount you are depositing into your reserve fund.