Quick coat of stain every two years keeps it looking brand new. 10year old tub looks just as good as the new one.

Talk to enough homeowners and you'll soon find someone willing to sell at a wholesale price, especially if the owner lives out of state.Driving for Dollars: The last method is to simply drive around and look for homes in disrepair... things like uncut grass, broken down cars in the driveway, or properties that could really use a fresh coat of paint.

They had a white coating that the remediation company sprayed on them.

The entire house got a fresh coat of paint (interior + exterior). 

For a total of 30 units.oceanviews, + mountain viewsNew electrical and fire systems. roof coated 5yrs agonew broiler tank for common areas.My plan: implement RUBS+ (27k annually), optimize STR occupancy by adding simple amenities.

The author is the best at not sugar-coating the risks and rewards of this type of investment.  

Maybe a fresh coat of paint? 

They'll tell you and they'll tell you, and ultimately it's all baloney, which you'll find if you investigate enough.Then on the other hand, you'll get people in the window replacement industry who will talk about the purity of the argon between the panes, the e-coating, the seals failing, virigin vinyl being better than recycled vinyl, the glass is too thin...the windows have a lifetime guarantee.

They were only there 3 months and the brand new bathtub had a coating of filth.

Get Permits, Demo, Framing, Rough (plumbing,HVAC, Electrical) , Roof (if needed) Inspection, Insulation, Siding Get Layout and Order Kitchen Cabinets, Sheetrock, Spackle, Primer, Floor installation, Order finish Material, Molding, Doors, Granite Pricings, First coat of paint, Install cabinets, Order Granite (2-3 days).