The best way to increase the value of a home is to find one being sold "under valued" because it is "dated" and do the upgrades to the level of the houses in the neighborhood.

While doing the repairs to the legalize the basement unit, you may have to do other work in the building like upgrading electrical and water service etc.

And according to the testimonials on his front page he's healed terminal cancer, restored broken marriages, and cured fatal cardiac conditions - Checkmate Bigger Pockets :). 

The truth is, it is unlikely to gain that large of a foothold because most people with an IQ above 75 know that the government is about to ensure they get over 100% of their usual income in the next couple of months and they won't have any justification for not paying rent.Sure, there will be some idiots joining the movement and not paying rent so they can upgrade their Xbox controller or gaming chair, maybe smoke a little more weed, or get some nice spinner rims for their 1994 Honda Civic.

A broken fridge, an unauthorized pet, or a 19-year-old girl that just found out you won't be giving her the entire deposit back. 

Having a house broken into is so emotionally trying.

The other thing is (and this is unique to me) I travel a lot for work and have lifetime status for many travel brands which usually get me free food, drinks, and upgrades to suites for the lowest room rates. 

Should I upgrade the property myself or work with the operator to make the upgrades. 4.

I just want to approach my next property correctly because we do need an upgrade sq footage wise for our growing family, but I also want to keep growing my portfolio so I don’t know if getting into a more expensive mortgage payment, will be taking a backwards step.

I would consider upgrading some or all of the house in the near future.