You might consider doing something to dress that up, even if it's some indoor-outdoor carpet and paint.Good luck - and rework those comps!

At the end of the day my best friends dad has done more deals than most 'investors' I meet on here or at meet ups and he doesn't have a website, business cards, fax number, business address and is always dressed casual unless he's going to a wedding or funeral.  

Dress well for the class and enjoy it. 

My wife hated it because she didn't feel comfortable going downstairs for coffee in the morning without being totally dressed and ready for her day.  

Dress and act like a potential tenant.I think IREM used to publish data on expenses by area and apartment type but it costs money. 

Be really well dressed.

The game has advanced and investors know that cookie cutter rehabs will have them losing money on the back end like a sinking ship taking on water.No one is buying cheese sandwiches when there are sandwiches that have dressings as well as other choices.

``````````````````````````For sale by owner, I wouldn't age them at all, I'd go see them, I would bond with them, I would dress informally, not flip-flops in shorts but slacks and a button-down shirt, I would talk to them about marketing and finding cash buyers, and then I would bring up rent to own; for sale by owners need to feel "not threatened", they want to get the deal sold fast or at least under wraps fast (lease to own), and they can have a "done for you" solution.A lot of the gurus say do it all of the phone, I strongly, very strongly disagree.Expired listings are the strongest leads for terms deals. 

This is in place because you need to have the funds available immediately at auction, but if you don't win at auction, you don't want to be paying on the money (refi mortgage) while the cash just site in your bank...all dressed up and nowhere to go.

Dress sharp.