Improvements:  ADDING new features or upgrading an existing feature.eg:  Old window may be a single pane casement style (crank to open) and the upgrade may be to a dual or triple pane, eGlass with Argon fill replacement.That's an improvement, a capital expenditure and amortized.

Please let me know if I am missing an area.1) General contractor 2) Electrician3) Plumber4) Painter5) Roofer6) Architect7) Structural Engineering8) Landscape 9) Foundation Repair10) Cabinet supplier/Installer11) Deck builder/Carpenter12) Hardwood floor installer13) Window supplier/installer13) RE lawyer14) Wholesaler (as a source of potential property)15) AC/Heating16) Staging17) RE Marketing Photographer

I also tore out a limestone fireplace because it was huge and I wanted a window to overlook the creek.

I came from construction, put new hard floors throughout the property, new windows, new bathrooms, etc.

Some stupid stuff I noticed like he used stair nosing for window stool.

But what to do with the giant windows below that seem to scream storefront?

The window for major and bad investment mistakes is not that forgettable I am afraid.

On apartment in particular has had 2 tenants evicted; lots of damage both times; stolen gas heater; vandalism, bricks thrown through the window twice; and an attempted lawsuit.

For example, I have a "Section 8" bucket with things that are typically needed for Section 8 inspections: 9V batteries; clear packing tape, extra outlets, window locks, outlet and switch covers, etc.

The comps most likely won't be end units with big windows in the basement, so I can see the extra value in your property, but you have to make them see it.