As a buyer, I'd almost always prefer the "touch up" or "just replace the plumbing with pex" treatment, especially if it's a pre-war home.My renters (single guys) care way more about things like the height of the shower head and how loud the ceiling fan is than what anything looks like.

We have experienced this in Passaic, Bergen, and Essex County, not only with people purchasing multi-family but also with single family property buyers.  

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Rental home in St. Peters, MO

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?
House looked great for rental

H...

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $90,000 Cash invested: $25,000 Sale price: $149,000Single Family Florissant, MOWhat made you interested in investing in thi...

I am investigating a way to sub meter out each units water, but it comes into the building on a single line.

I have 5 brand new, full gut single family renovations I'd like to hold for rent.

I have 5 brand new, full gut single family renovations I'd like to hold for rent.

@Michael Bacile I still self manage yes. 16 properties. 5 duplexes all in the same area and 6 single families in the same county.

Is there anyone attempting to work with their local housing agency or housing authority to receive a property tax exemption in exchange for agreeing to rent your single family house based on some sort of income restriction?

I now have an awesome property manager in Spokane now and haven’t missed a single rent check!