In my opinion, panel blinds can add a touch of modernity and might be more attractive than traditional verticals.

We have one breaking ground in Newark, OH in Licking County, a submarket of Columbus and it's ultra modern no garage testing the market for affordable housing. 

I come from a data science background, so I'm accustomed to creating models to derive the incremental ROI of each variable.I hear some people saying "get the $10,000 hot tub", and I get that, especially if it's a "table stake" that your property needs just to be considered by guests.However, when thinking about less standard amenities, like putting greens, gaming rooms, billiard tables, pool toys, etc. what tools or methods do y'all use to evaluate if a given idea will deliver a positive ROI?

Hello BiggerPockets Community,I'm embarking on an exciting journey to acquire and renovate a duplex from 1900, aiming to tackle the inherent challenges of outdated insulation and the lack of modern vapor and air barriers.

I've been doing my own taxes for years and can tell you that a couple single-family rentals on your Schedule E is not rocket science.   

My window had a film over it for privacy- bt I nejoyed it more than modern day bathrooms with the fans

You probably don't really need a mentor, for a few apartments, it's not rocket science, I'm feeling it's reluctance and looking on the other side of the hill at what you believe might be greener pastures, they may not be as green as you think.I got bored easily too, I'd find some niche, get that down, get bored and move on to a different aspect, just because it was more fun.

I plan on gutting the rest of the bathrooms and making them more modern than what's currently there. 

@Kenneth Hynes LVP looks more modern and will help the apartment stand out.

About your concerns on rents: you'll be hard pressed to find an example in modern history where rents declined in a meaningful way, not even 2008.