Mud, texture and paint can make a world of difference.I would also recommend getting some bids from QUALIFIED contractors so you can an idea of what you are looking at.

You also want to avoid areas that are slipping down into ghettos or that have some sort of long range government plans that are going to hurt values.Don't buy were the city is placing a sewer plant 5 years from now.I recommend areas that have something desirable about them: good weather, growing populations, close to water or outdoor sports activities.

Someone has bought the GM plant in Janesville and it is only an hour or so to Racine where Foxconn is going in.  

@Michael Plante - This is a buy and hold play, so we are hoping the value down the road doubles or triples in value as has happened in other areas around Louisville in the past.

@Michael Plante yes that's right....go on YouTube and look up wholesaling real estate and "assigning contracts" it might change your life

Located in Plant City but work over in St.

Great acqs - student housing is worth looking into, independence area has been getting lots of attention (the schools teaches from Kansas are transitioning to MO), folks from the Ford plant in Claycomo seem to like living close to the highways for access.

I realize it's not much but I'd like to use it to get started and get my feet planted into real estate. 

All of the above, plus: extensive drywall and texture, total kitchen reno, total bath reno, new siding, windows, all new fixtures. $370 ARVLet me know your thoughts.

That means the home has a fairly nice yard and landscape, with lots of flowers/bulbs planted.