This allows the tenants to improve the property (with my permission) and get equity out of that.I found a family that is willing to accept these terms, and they have several sons who are capable of doing the necessary cleanup on the property.

We over improved this house when renovating.

I do have high hopes for improvement plans from the new City Manager Megan Henderson.

Hey BiggerPockets community, I have a 53 unit property in NC that's from mid 80s that needs the siding replaced to improve look of the property.

Market rent.Ran my improvement and build costs.

You'll dramatically improve your chances for success if you have a GC invested in the projects overall successYou'll also want to get a good realtor who can advise on whats popular in your market for finishes, color schemes, ect  Last but not least, find a great home stager and stage the home prior to selling. 

Request a Copy of the Appraisal Report. ...Check Every Detail of the Appraisal. ...Contact Your Lender and Request a Value Appeal. ...Provide Updated Comps. ...Make Sure There Are No Missing Permits. ...Point Out Upgrades and Improvements to the Appraiser. ...Have Your Sales Agent Meet With the Appraiser.

PROs: 1) You will learn more about how property management works, which will improve your chances of hiring a good PMC in the future.2) You will save PMC fees3) You'll know your properties better than any PMCCONs:1) You may make costly PMC mistakes: tenant screening, legal, evictions, maintenance, being too nice, not being on top of things2) More time3) You may make emotional decisions insted of business decisions

Presently working on a Cashout Refi….what’s an ideal home improvement to invest in that could or would increase the house value.

I usually don't improve a property too much if I don't own it.