Assuming at that time rents were about $825-850 I'd want to shoot for a rent of $790-820.

I was thinking about replacing the vanity's, faucets, vinyl floor in kitchen/bathrooms and possible the toilets as these items were old when I bought. 

They expect high end fixtures, kitchens, etc.  

Time - RE is a part time job.

I have some experience doing repairs/upgrades in my personal home(electric, tile, kitchen gut and rehab) but with kids in the picture have less time for that.  

To become a broker you have to have 2 years of full time real estate experience.Best of Luck!

I'm deciding whether to take down the (non-bearing) wall between the kitchen and dining room, or at least box off an opening between the two rooms.  

Reach out to me some time and let's grab a coffee and chat (maybe not Starbucks, but Art Kitchen is alive and kickin).Dave Anstatt, Halsey Associates    

I want to make my offer when the property is in that condition -- not after I put on new siding, a new front porch, new flooring and probably update the kitchen and bathroom.I am going to do what Mike and Nathan suggested.

If anyone one could either post or PM me suggestions and recommended vendors for specifically drywall repair, flooring (both carpet and kitchen/bath flooring),painting and electrical I would appreciate any input.