If you just renovate the odd unit here and there (and not common areas), then prospective tenants might feel like they are paying too much for a so-so neighborhood, but if you renovate a whole building then most of what they see looks new and fresh.

Landscape . some nice bushes fresh mulch thats all .

They made them rip the whole thing out and we had to come in and start fresh.

Knock down and build fresh on the land?

However, it's important to check your local/state law because some places do have requirements for fresh paint or other cosmetic improvements.

Since then I have refinished the hardwood floors, renovated the kitchen, renovated the bathroom, replaced an exterior door, and fresh paint throughout.

Looked at property and spoke with neighborsI think that an ARV of $480k or $348/ Square foot is being conservative for a well done, rehabbed and fresh product.

Luckily you can get a tremendous amount of knowledge from the web, such as the landlord tenant laws in MA.Starting new in a state will also allow you to start fresh with local credit, pay all your bills on time and establish a track record, after a year or so, you can get that first multi family you plan to buy.

I doubt that you can sell it with those tenants in place.Your biggest (and cheapest) inprovement is going to be fresh paint throughout, and diligent cleaning.I wouldn't do anything with those kitchen cabinets except wash them with Murphy's Oil Soap and rub some lemon oil on them.

A skim coat can realllllllly save some time and money, it fills nail holes and really allows the walls a fresh start.