. $24k cash that the buyer(s) did not have to come up with to close and could be utilized towards the upgrades, furniture and furnishings or mortgage payments until their rental gets up and running. 

I spent about $12k in repairs and upgrades to make it rentable.

We've also done all the maintenance and repairs all these years, we put new linoleum in the kitchen, painted the interior, built a new fence/gate, stained all cabinets, much more all without reimbursement as the owner is a tightwad and had never wanted to pay for upgrades.

The price for the upgrade is between the program and the contractor.  

This includes some major items like below upgrading septic to elgin septic system 20kupgrading electric to new cod 20ktree cutting trimming 10ktrench/French drain 10khvac replacement repair 10knew plumbing 10kcrawlspace repairs 10kappliances replacement 5kdoors replacement 5kmold repairs 3kroof repairs 3kother repairs It is in good location.

I pay $9 a month for the upgraded subscription.

Myth: You never have to worry about getting your rent when you have section 8 tenants.Reality: rent payments can get suspended if the unit fails annual inspection, even if the items that caused it to fail are the tenants fault.Reality: the tenant portion of the rent is never guaranteed.Reality: if a tenant wants to leverage you for an upgrade, like a new stove or a new refrigerator, they can cause housing payments to get suspended by filing a complaint with their caseworker.

Even seasoned investors like yourself end up leaving 15-25% in the deal, which is a smart approach when you’ve mitigated risk with major upgrades.

Energy efficiency upgrades to reduce operating costs.

To maintain the highest level of hospitality, I am looking for skilled and trustworthy handymen in the Blue Ridge area who can assist with any repairs or upgrades needed.