A secure building will appeal more to potential tenants and provide peace of mind.Energy Efficiency:Ensure the property is energy-efficient with proper insulation, energy-efficient windows, and appliances.

If you are a broker and are on this list how would you feel being treated like a late night informercial kitchen gadget buy one get two free offer?

Investing in energy-efficient appliances, insulation, and solar energy systems can increase your property’s appeal and reduce long-term operating costs.By paying attention to these economic factors, you can make informed decisions about property acquisition, pricing, and tenant targeting, ensuring a more robust rental strategy.

I can give you an example in my market here in Cbus for SFH 1,200 sqft:Roof - $7k to $9k Siding - $9k Windows - $450/window labor + material Flooring - $5/sqft Paint - $3k to $4kStandard Kitchen - $7k Standard bathroom - $5k This is just a general idea from what I am seeing. 

I’ve been most successful building wealth with positive cashflow by buying houses that were like 6/3’s and renting to other solo professionals who lived with me and shared my kitchen and laundry instead of 2 one bedroom or two bedroom apartments.

For a bathroom or kitchen type remodel scope I will side with you, 1/3 wouldn't present any red flags but not for a more substantial renovation scope and certainly not as a general rule of thumb for all construction projects.

It is completely updated 2 bedroom with all new appliances to include washer and dryer.

I have found that making property improvements does more to increase the rental pool than lowering standards. post a picture of the kitchen.

It does not make a difference if you have SS appliances granite, or  new siding Sec 8 pays by the number of BRS Good luck 

Yes, there's a living room, dining room, kitchen on the appraiser's report and then they called the what I thought to be a 3rd bedroom to be a "den".