And if you are willing to put in the elbow grease its possible to find a dump property and really boost the value to make the numbers work.  

If that is the case you could partner with one of the builders for a profit split and boost your gain.Be careful what you call appreciation, if you buy 2 cash flowing properties in Milwaukee and save the income, in 6 years you would have enough for a 3rd house, 4 years after that you would be able to buy a 4th, 3 years after that a 5th....  

They’re removing the road and making it all walking so expect there to be a boost in prices there.There’s a lot we could talk about and if you’re up for it let’s grab a coffee or hit a brewery in downtown.

I don't think it would offer a return, it might be nice yeah but it wouldn't boost your nightly rate especially if it is a vacation area. 

There is also a FICO boost when you have 5 cards, but only after you've had them for 2 years.

The rents can help boost value, especially if you are achieving above market rents due to rehabs.

None of the homes in the area have hot tubs, so I'm thinking adding one and providing firewood for the fireplace will boost weekend/holiday performance in the winter months. 

Here is the average breakdown of Unemployment State-by-State with the additional $600 boost.

There are a couple of big renovation projects going on that will eventually boost the property prices.

Good landscaping can definitely give a property a boost.