I have no idea how you guys get your tenants to agree to pay toward repairs on your properties, appliances and heating systems.

However, I was able to use my credit card for almost all of the materials and appliances (credit card has no interest for the next 15 months).

New appliances add value.New laminate floors instead of cheap carpet adds value.Full HVAC instead of crummy window unit adds value.Shower caddy,not so much.

(No structural changes)Repair rear deck and front porch to usable condition and paint apr. 250 sq ft total (remove & replace 4, 2x6x8 deck boards)Floor repair where needed near back door (attach 3 2x10x8 floor joist to existing floor joist to reinforce soft floor) install new subfloor in area of repair.Drywall repair for bathroom, closet, laundry and master bedroom areas where needed (up to 200 sq ft with knockdown texture)Skim coat areas of house with dated wood grain style texture and re-texture where needed (approximately 1200 sq ft) Install bathroom vanity, sink, hardware etc. (36" vanity)Install kitchen cabinets (8 base, 6 wall)Install appliances (dishwasher, microhood combo, electric range, fridge)Install new plugs and switches entire house (14 switches, 4 GFCI, 36 grounded tamper proof plug ins)Install all light fixtures interior and exterior (15 total)Install counter top for kitchen (white quartz slab / granite or tile 32 sq ft "never formica for our flips")Paint interior walls and ceiling one color and trim one colorInstall interior doors (pre-hung 6 panel @ 10 doors)Install interior trim base, window and door trim (approximately 1200 L/F)Install windows where broken @ 2 (24x24 bathroom window, 36x60 bedroom window)Install all flooring, carpet (500 sq ft) laminate (1,000 sq ft) sheet vinyl (100 sq ft).

Closing costs and all appliances and shades are already in the house.

We routinely will spend $40k or more on just the kitchen cabinets, tops, lighting and appliances.

Details:Bedrooms - 2 (true 2 bedroom)Bathroom - 1 Price - Available - Nov 1 Size- 750 SQFTPath train - 10min walk from Pavonia & Grove stopsPark- 2 blocks from hamilton park, Cross street is Erie and 6 1 year lease Security deposit - A month and a half rentDescription:This apartment is HUGE with all up-to-date modern appliances.

Details around amenities and upgrades like "updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances" can add tangible value to your listing.

That's my personal opinion at least, nothing says no one cares like having 3 different color appliances.  

Here are some examples of minimum requirements for conventional financing:Roofs are required to have at least 3 years remaining life.Pools must be clean and operating.FNMA requires the comment, “Water and Power were turned on and operating properly at time of inspection [appraisal].”Heat is required, but not A/CNo serious structural issues.Kitchen must have a working sink and cabinets.Don’t need appliances.