We already made a lot on buying the property so its already a great ROI without creating unnecessary turnover by pumping the rent.good luck

Also, don’t try to make this so simple or inexpensive that you compromise all financial controls or expose yourself or your partner to unnecessary liabilities.Jeff

I guess I would only use that as a possible "deal sweetener" of sorts to make the seller feel more confident about receiving payments, although it seems like an unnecessary expense...unless she brings it up, I may try to avoid it.

You should always get estimates from at least 2-3 contractors before starting a project so that you can compare the estimates and look for unnecessary work/costs. 

I don't recommend it either, at least not to start, just because it will add unnecessary work and potential complications (with financing, potentially). 

If it's conventional financing, the dog-and-pony show is likely unnecessary.

One of my earlier properties I did something similar, putting in granite, SS etc....It was totally unnecessary, but it did attract a great tenant. 

It is a fools decision to do unnecessary reno upgrades when raising a below market tenants rent to market level.

Avoid wasting their time on unnecessary actions (don't have them visit a property that you have little chances of getting an offer accepted). 

Isn't an unnecessary middleman having the IRA in this case?