There are a thousand different things you can try but I think what might do you best is a little taste of success.

I consider myself average as far as tastes and desires go, so by asking that you will know who your potential tenant base is. 

After commissions and closing costs, holding costs, etc. you are looking at less than 20k profit before he pays you, IF nothing goes wrong AND the numbers are completely solid....It's a little risky for my taste.

It was a lower-cost home (based on the geographical region) and was a great buy to get a taste of real estate processes.

Just wondering how much time they should spend - I imagine some materials such as insulation are fairly standard whereas other things like countertops might require more homework in terms of selection and taste.

Additionally, you want to invest in making sure your property stands out against similarly sized ones in the area with tasteful decor, themed rooms, game rooms, etc.

And it actually tastes pretty good when you sweeten it up with honey or brown sugar.

If you find that your taste or desire to self manage is less than lack luster then start to interview companies.

It had something to do with an clean bathroom had a psychological affect that made food taste better.Then they mentioned that one thing that made the bathroom SEEM cleaner was to use bleach.

I think they're managing to do it in a tasteful way, and not gouging at all.