As an example, the areas where I invest, most of the apartments were built in the 1920's, which means they often have a formal dining room, tiny closed off kitchens, no air con and sometimes no heat, and tiny closets. 

We already had ducts for the furnace, but installing two mini-splits (one for kitchen/dining/living room, one for master bedroom) was cheaper.

Trump said in the State Dining Room during his meeting with business leaders.

The kitchen and dining room would have to be completely gutted and rebuilt.  

When I go to a restaurant (more so for fine dining) I am paying for the service to cook my food (among other stuff).

We have found the more fun you can build into a home the better.Good luck - KeithKeith - Same thoughts as you...maximize that income from the weekly people.One STR here at the beach in DE - BIG flat screen in the living/dining/kitchen (open floor plan) and a "medium" sized flat screen in each of the 3 bedrooms.

I once spent weeks trying all types of methods of wallpaper removal on a kitchen/dining room remodel.  

In the Zillow pics of your Roma property I see what appears to be white epoxy in the front room/kitchen/dining area and then gray in the garage.

Yes, this is also a true fact, we do have a National Park, it is absolutely stunning in the summer, I have visited on numerous occasions. 

Also needs new carpet throughout, and has hardwood in dining and living room now that is under carpet.