I've always been of the mindset that staging a house to sell gives people a "visual" on how it looks as a home.

It runs great but has a few little visual flaws here and there.

That gives me an advantage setting up the offer for my buyer in a way that appeals to what the seller is looking for.

Broad ripple does seem appealing too because of the colleges nearby.

ABoR attributed this market share to the areas's appeal as a global destination for businesses and individuals alike, noting that one in five Austinites is foreign born."

Then, if the property still appeals to you -move quickly to remove it from the Tax Foreclosure Sale list, so that it is seen by fewer competing investors. 

@Gary JohnsonSome anonymous neighborhood rating is far less important to me than my understanding of a particular area, the particular street the property is on, the neighbors, the curb appeal.

I passed the visual inspection for lead as well, so he proceeded to do the dust samples.

There are some factors that may make one states laws more appealing to landlords than others.

Nice cabinets will increase the value / appeal of the kitchen though for sure whether you are trying to sell or rent :) You could also remove, strip, sand and repaint what you have but not sure that would be much cheaper after you factor in the time required.