Not only will a complete bathroom update add value to the property, it will also assure you, you have covered anything that can go wrong in the future.

I can assure you when an apartment complex runs their annual financial report that they include ALL expenses and received income.

Maybe where your market is but I assure you that happens on the west coast.

I can assure you, my percentages are nowhere near the same.

She was extremely hostile with me after service and it got to a point where I left the house, assured that she has proper notice this time. 

and this plan will take for ever. but i assure you it does work, and at some point if you have a solid plan it will pay off for the rest of your life. 

The last I checked (several years ago), only 5% of all retirement accounts are self directed but in the Information Age, more and more are becoming aware.On the other side, I have been a borrower of private Investor funds with many using self directed accounts and I can assure you that some of the advice above recommending the timing of your custodian is crucial is absolutely correct.

I assure you that paid off real estate is still an asset, especially commercial property that no longer is burdened by crappy commercial terms.

Often times, Tenants are upset because they think you are holding out on them, but if you assure them that you have done everything within your abilities, they can't fault you for that.Alternatively, you may consider bringing them a space heater, or authorize them to purchase a space heater to get by for the weekend. 

The neighbors around that house all saw a big moving truck being loaded after that event - the "For Rent" sign is the last assurance they'll need, to know the place is now empty.