Neglected property with great bones & curb appeal in a vibrant downtown location.

Is it logical to compare to what you see (visually) on Craigslist or other places with rent rates for a property to see how it stacks up in terms of quality/amenities?

My wife, while not very visual, hated my idea of the grayish weathered looking wood pattern, and thinks that matching as close as I can is fine.https://www.costco.com/laminate.htmlhttps://www.costco.com/vinyl-tile.html

Now that it rents have gone up a bit and rates are down I am looking into another refi to make it cash flow better when we put tentants back in it.All in all, I got lucky with great tenants on my first run that left it almost better than it was when they moved in - One of the benefits of renting houses that appeal to some of the more senior military personnel around. 

I would search the podcasts and forums for a specific niche investing strategy that appeals to you and aligns with your goals.  

You'll also want to make sure the home is "neutral" so that it appeals to a wide range of tenants.

The property has appeal.

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My current plan is to reside with vinyl which is definitely going to help with curb appeal and make it a maintenance free exterior for the most part. 

However their lawyer said they were going to appeal it and that wouldn't go to trail until next year.