Usually when I see passive investors jump into deals like that it is with smaller amounts of money to curb risk versus their overall net worth and liquid cash positions ( They might invest 10k or 20k versus 100k or 300k and see what happens).

post a pic of the bathroomon a different note, i have no idea about the rent - if it's too high or just right.also, i never post on CL anymore. the quality of tenants on the MLS is 10x better than CL. in fact, no comparison. i'd rather eat a month's rent than deal with this crap.nice house, nice curb apeal, nice garage. check our my pics, they are identical to your house. mine rent within a week or two (for the most part) after updating them

We have historical houses but we find that great curb apeal helps.

We actually have seen peoples belongings on the side of the curb due to evictions.

What else can I do to improve the curb appeal of the house?  

This is going to be my first SFR in the REI game and I understand curb appeal plays a big part.I know painting the house would have the biggest effect however its not really budget friendly. 

The area I will be moving to (Florida) has a few colleges so it may be possible to rent to a fellow 20 soemthing for $400-600/month while splitting electric.Some houses that were under $135,000 caught my eye and given FHA loans, the total monthly payment on a 30 year loan is completely within my reach (even without a rented room).Pros:Cheaper overall cost vs duplex (mortgage + taxes +pmi ) = not reliant on tenants (not desperate)Much nicer curb appeal than local duplexes = higher appreciation?

For the exterior portion of the front door, I think you should go with a color or wood stain.In addition to that, the curb appeal looks very plain from the photo and does not look Victorian at all to me.

what would you do to give this house curb appeal?  

"Curby" is my nickname around my house because for some reason my minivan is attracted to curbs...i dont know why :D