I also got all brand new tongue & groove OSB to have a fresh subfloor to put it on and that made the whole finish job significantly better).

-There is almost no storage, lacks garage and basement-Sq ft is on the smaller end of the neighborhood-Looks nicer then all comps, new trim, laminate flooring, SS appliances, remodeled bathroom with tile.How much will the negative factors effect the rental rate?

These projects allow me to get outdoors and get some fresh air. :-) By the way, I have one other part-time job that I do periodically and I've done it going on 12 years now.

He has mentioned the carpets to me numerous times and I have noticed that there are more runs than there were initially (mind you while I was building storage units in the basement I could hear the dogs running back and forth and skidding on the carpets for hours).

Maybe storage but its a small space.

Fresh paint and a nice red front door goes a long way.As far as the deck/patio, it obviously depends on the property, but It should help the property sell quickly which is worth money, but wont get you much of ROI.

Talked to one "seller" and if he can't get his price he'll "turn it into storage" Every town has number of empty buildings returning to dust.

My Storage facility in Ft Myers continues to increase occupancy from 55% when I bought it in 2009 (lucky ?)

Generally, seems like newer kitchens, lots of storage closets, and fresh paint are attractive for tenants.You generally want durable finishes wherever possible, depending on your climate and market.

I have an investment in a mini-storage that has a loan of about $1.3 million.