., can be an inexpensive, easy visual improvement for a dated home, even if you use the simplest, cheapest ones and buy in bulk.There are a few topics on here to search for about hardening your rentals -- a very good read before you begin.

Even later to this thread - I really liked it to visualize what process and organization to plan for

Good points - I will get the treatment facility inspected by a couple of different vendors.

I also do my agent's visual inspection at the same time so that I can provide them with detailed notes about what I see regarding the condition of the property.

They don't give any preferential treatment for cash vs financing.

Some will give a guarantee for a few months after the treatment.

For a visual of this, google "soundproof ceiling detail" and look at the pictures.

This can trigger a tax situation where you will be considered a "dealer"... which has poor tax treatments (even may have to pay social security taxes).There are ways around this to minimize the tax impact, but you have to be proactive.If you lived in the home, if you plan on developing the properties before you sell, plus a few other questions will determine this best choice tax wise (and determine if you qualify as a dealer).

They state that the treatment last used (one building 1992 and other 1996) is losing effectiveness.

I had a gentleman call me earlier this year who had RSUs and ESOs (restricted stock units and employee stock options), which get special tax treatment (calling for special strategies).