We improve the kitchen and the patio but just because we live here.

I'm a pilot in the US Air Force and move around a lot, but am originally from North Carolina.  

That will require a rough and final inspection. 2) When installing drywall you will need a nail/screw pattern inspection. 3) You will need to provide 'conditioned air' to these rooms..how are you going to do this and that will require inspection.Will you have to increase the size of the electrical panel?

However, speaking from personal experience, if you are positive and work your *** off to improve your luck, you are going to be much luckier than those naysayers.So happy for you!

Prior to losing the home in foreclosure the previous owner had retaliated against the lender by cutting out most of the exposed electrical wiring and removing the heat and air units from the property. 

It feels like DSCR lenders are catering to BRRRR investors more now than ever with short seasoning guidelines, air tight DSCR requirements (1.0), etc. 

For an unrenovated 1+Den/1BA LTR in our section of Northeast though, $1,300-1,400/month is certainly in the ballpark of what I could comfortably get with some very minor improvements to the space between tenants.So all that being said, I think your target of $1,500-1,600/month for your 2BR units would be more than doable. 

Shortly after Roofstock acquired them I have seen improvements and haven't had issues with bank account connectivity.  

Improve the grade if water flows toward or pools near the house.

Additionally, considering the time value of money is crucial, as deferred gains and tax efficiencies may improve long-term returns despite upfront losses being largely on paper.