Slightly more valuable properties I prefer to rent for less and save the expensive updates for just before selling because that price range buyer is more sensitive to what is in style...beige granite now dated in favor of grayer quartz whereas low end is thrilled with any solid surface over plastic laminate.

So...let's say we get list price almost immediately (otherwise known as best-case scenario), everything on the surface looks good until you realize that you have to pay taxes on the profits (bye bye, 25K), closing costs on the property (let's estimate 12,500), RE commission (6K). 

Snow tires are often not better on ice because you want more rubber contact with the surface. 

After that I saw that it wasn't as great an idea as it seemed on the surface. 

I also think it is exciting, the biggest reason being that the concept of container living is common in many different countries, and has just begun breaking the surface in the United States within the past years.

To plaster the cost is per surface area A wall 10 high x 10 ft long is 100 feet x 4 walls 400 minus window area.

This is just my example of what a small, independent brokerage can offer and really doesn't even scratch the surface.

The access was in my bedroom and every surface was covered in a fine dust.

Always aim for surfaces and colors that feel clean, non-busy, and low/no maintenance.

ALSO another thing to keep in mind:  this is only what the inspector can see on the surface-  when you have a ton of items like that that are visible just consider the things that he could not uncover with his inspection.