If you go over board fixing them they become over improved for the neighborhood.

I bought a big home improvement manual at Lowes and followed the instructions (and pictures) in the book.

Maybe you can fill us in a bit about yourself, as your profile seems to be empty?

Well managed HOAs that provide real benefits probably do improve property values in areas where there are enough buyers that what to live in such a covenant controlled community.

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to buy the property and finish devolping it, would be around 2.5 tops...that is the purchase of the land and all improvements.

LMAO-Your too much Jared but I am not sure if it is listed on my profile but I am not 21 yet.

It is great that you're learning about investing . . . not only will it give you the knowledge to make your way, but you'll also improve your business as an agent with knowledge in various different aspects of real estate.We welcome you and encourage you to ask any questions that you may have, and where possible, jump in and answer a few as well!

I added my links in the contacts section of edit your profile.

You have access to great info, but you also need to learn a great deal about repair and improvement costs, methods, and materials, and the vendors that provide them.