Remodeled kitchen, 2 bathrooms, floors, light fixtures, added add'l bedroom in basement, repaired deck and painted through-out.

i used Curlys Big Blade service to replace a sewer line. i think they are in Cleburne but they cover all of Tarrant county

- painted every wall- added new laminate flooring throughout- gutted and rehabbed the bathroom- painted and added new cabinet doors- added new appliances- added a rear deck- added lighting - replaced HVAC unit What was the outcome?

I would also recommend getting a quoted price for decking replacement.  

Looking at the estimated arv and knowing exactly how to get there makes me feel like I can tackle anything.I would weigh these things out and start with a small home that needs mostly cosmetic changes like paint, some cabinets, a small deck, a tile backsplash or something like that...enough to get a taste for what it’s like and after that decide if you want to step it up or scale it back.

Many neighboring houses have decks. 

Quick learner who's philosophy is "the rising tide lifts all boats" in search of 'deck hand' position.  

Above ground with a rotted out deck.

Fresh paint, closet doors, and a small deck would make it livable but there are a few other minor things that could be done to make it even more desirable.I live in Bellingham, WA and the market here is a little strange.

Oh ok, that's like a 6" wide, 10' long piece of metal that is nailed to the edge of the sheathing, and then the shingles are placed on top of that, and it prevents water from leaking through the last row of shingles onto the decking?