Here we go....If you are going to make this conversion (and you want to do it right) you are going to want to chheck with your city to see what upgrades you may have to do.

For example, if costs to fix up a facade were greater than anticipated, or to upgrade wiring in the property, etc.

I wouldn't mind upgrading to pro if it's worth it.

Unless the wiring has been upgraded, you've probably got ungrounded wiring throughout and possibly a panel and service that need to be replaced entirely.

We know that right now neither one of us can move out the primary residence, but we cannot afford to keep paying the first home's mortgage, especially when the renters move out.Our realtor is confident that the first home with short sale, as it has many upgrades and is a very nice house.

11.What updates or upgrades have been made to the home within the last 5 years?

most important thing is to know your areas..some areas i can get away with vinyl siding and vinyl hung windows...other neighborhoods i need to do hardiboard and higherend windows..same for inside....some neighborhoods vinyl is fine, while others you need tile...you need to know these neighborhoods, the price ranges you can sell at in these neighborhoods, and then the list of upgrades these areas require

Paid 45k for the pair and did roughly 5k/door in repairs/upgrades.

My advice: you should not be upgrading the home, but simply correcting most of the blemishes that most Tenant-buyers will not like.

How to get someone to upgrade to a better model?