addressing deferred maintenance, rebranding, increasing security, upgrading curb appeal and interiors What was the outcome?

Although a small fee for that would just cover the time spent on the inspection would be a way to generate a little of additional income and the small equity fee would be appealing as well.

As much as building from the ground-up seems appealing, it is a losing proposition. 

Thanks again Steve :) I can definitely appreciate the appeal of STRs - why wouldn't they be appealing? 

I agree with the other comments that it looks more modern and appeals to the HGTV crowd.

Touch up paintMake sure your curb appeal is solid: potted plants can go a surprisingly long ways.I also email the list of improvements over before the appraisal inspection.

@Aaron Macken and @Gabe Pelak - we have about 1,800 duplexes sold every year within the metro area, most of them in Milwaukee, a hand full in the surrounding counties at higher price points.The first choice you have to make is do you want a 1920s or a 1960s duplex, both have their pros and cons when it comes to operating cost and curb appeal.

For me, consumer debt has lost it's appeal.

Interest rates being as low as they are actually makes the numbers more appealing and lowers the barrier to entry compared to the previous several years.

I have lots of photographer friends that expressed interest in purchasing remote lots with good views from me to use for camping / RV / etc and location has proximity to other areas of interest for photographers.