Plastic or fiberglass are nothing but trouble.As to flooring, hardwood looks great, an certainly adds value, but it's big bucks to get it looking good after a tenant trashes it.

Adding ammenities, such as a patio area and outdoor kitchen?

Here have this piece of plastic that will let you get whatever you want.

Now that they have moved, I have a crack in the patio.

The list goes on and on and may include: landscaping, exterior lighting, mailbox, patio/deck, air conditioning (although it probably has it considering your area), etc.Also consider the quality of the home.

I am far from a book and tape junkie, and if anything I think most of the real estate investing courses sold out there aren't worth the paper or plastic that they are printed on.Now, here is my analysis of Rapid Flip USA.

Just the threat of them getting thrown off their little plastic throne is sometimes enough to bring them back down to Earth.

Coming back to HK started his own production of plastic flowers where he made his fortune.

What we are doing out here in california is the following Model:1) purchase a Home either Trustee Sale or REO A) 2 Beds 1 Bath B) 750 -1100 Sq Ft Living Space C) 7000 Minimum Lot Size2) I have a contractor that will add 2 Beds and 1 bath and 1 Patiofor the low--Low--Price of 50K (In California that's cheap).3) Sell it Just under Market Value for a house that size and if they use my mortgage guy I will Pay ALL Closing Costs.EX: Property Purchased at Trustee Sale = 300,000Add 2 beds 1 bath 1 Patio + Permits = 55,000Sell for Market Value 525,000Pay Closing Costs @ 5% 26,250Make Profit of: 143,750Not bad for a 5 months Work.Joseph

I want it bif enough for a table and chair then when you walk down the steps there will be a patio amde from pavers.