It ALWAYS needed the coils cleaned (I had a Golden Retriever and she loved the sound of the exhaust to sleep by) I learned to get every spec of dust and dog hair away myself but still it didn't last too long.

However, pay attention to the neighborhood - everything about a property other than the location can be improved.When all options are exhausted and you are about to throw in the towel, try shifting markets to the mid-west(Ohio,Wisconsin,Missouri) before you do.Best of luck.

I'd begin by really exhausting all your options of how you can increase your capital - can you get a raise, work more hours, cut back on your spending, borrow funds, take funds from other assets.

Kitchen (Install range, Window, Exhaust, Dishwasher, sink)2.

That is by no means an exhaustive list, and all forms of GP compensation should be clearly disclosed in the documentation.There are both fund models and single asset syndication models.

From small works I've done before, i.e installing an exhaust fan, I bought the fan online, got it delivered to the house.

Many financial experts talk about the 4% rule: you can withdraw 4% of your capital every year without exhausting your portfolio.

First step for me was electrical because I had old fuse boxes with some knob and tube wiring, which needed to be updated so I could add overhead lighting, dishwashers, GFCI/regular outlets, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, etc.

You can increase your liability coverage with an umbrella policy (provides coverage if the limits on your home or auto policy are exhausted in a claim).  

Remember it's always easier to start high and lower your requested rent than the other way around, and make sure you're exhausting all other marketing sources to meet the eyes of your Target tenant where they are looking before adjusting requested rent down.