Updated the property completely, while being sure to add curb appeal.

After the 24 hours, everything is put on the curb and I am not responsible for anything no matter what is left behind by the tenant.

How much should an issue like this cost my (considering its a small leak in copper piping about 5 feet deep and assuming about 4-5 feet form the curb stop.)?

(curb, gutter, sidewalk, utilities to property, etc.)

Curb appeal is huge.

If the bank will let you buy them gradually over the next 9 - 18 months you can get them all turned with just one good general contractor.Once all 42 have better tenants and better curb appeal, you don't need to get the word out - by definition the word is already out.Minimize the number that you need to sell off before you are done with the whole project.

Decent schools, cute curb appeal,  purchase price must be well under $25k and low rehab.  

Take into consideration the curb appeal, functionality, severity of roof damage and age of roof when deciding whether or not it needs to be replaced.

I always paint though because the curb appeal of a fresh new paint job with a color that compliments the interior goes miles when reselling the house.

Here's a hypothetical example:20 units, rents: $600/unit (market rents: $700/unit)90% occupancyexpenses are 60% of gross rentsAnd rents can be increased to market by improving the curb appeal and the interior finishes, say you spend about $5,000/unit or $100,000 in renovationThen, if you can decrease the expenses down to about 50% while increasing the rents as the units turnover, then you will have a profitable, low risk deal.