We added a mini split system, new floors throughout, rebuilt the deck, added windows, repaired waste lines, roof, siding, stucco, cleaned up the basement and remodeled the kitchen and bathrooms.

While there are a lot of people window shopping, those actually buying are far and few between from what we are seeing right now.

Quote from @Kyle Lam:  To be honest, there really is so many ways to estimate rehab costs from just doing a quick flooring, window, and paint remodel to doing the whole property fully gutted/remodel.

I think Navajo White and white goes well with renters tan carpet in some bedrooms in some rentals.I did A study mockup of  @Johann Jells beautiful bay window room in close to those colors.Windows like that to me seem very calming and serene, especially upstairs I like them (which was my motivation to re color the pic a little.And if you want you can picture me sitting in one of those chairs with a cup of coffee and a good book--because that is where I'd probably be.Good Luck!

This gave us a clear idea of all the details we needed to know in terms of paint color, floor, and other key fixes such as windows, doors, and cabinets.

Knock on the door and if there is no answer and the yard is empty, then look in a window. 

And most will be able to pay the taxes when they come due, and put on a new roof, and put on a new coat of paint.As well as replace the carpets, cut the grass on a regular basis, replace the windows, reseal the chimneys when the liners crack, etc..It's unlikely that that these homes will fall into the slum category in 10 years or so, and make the asset underlying the loan virtually worthless.Or just vanish when the place starts to fall apart too much, due to no down-payment (no skin in the game 100% loans).Said the lawmakers who approved this.

However, I noticed that most homes in the neighborhood have vertical fences.Do you think it’s advisable to go with a horizontal design, or would it be better to stick with a vertical style to maintain consistency with the neighborhood aesthetic?

It checks all the boxes to be legal - 2 egresses, windows, 7' ceilings, bathroom, full kitchen, etc. 

I have had an investor on a window job pre pay 11k, contractor vanished, they sued, sheriff couldn't serve them because they couldn't find them.From their perspective - they received their money, and if they are "storm chasers" East TN and NC have unlimited work right now.