They paint, install light plumbing fixtures, clean . . .

Do most larger banks choose to not lend on investment properties under $60,000 or so at all?

Of course, a buyer could choose to accept title subject to paying whatever might be delinquent on those certifications, and thus close faster.

However sometimes getting a buyer to switch lenders is met with a lot of resistance so I offer to pay for both appraisals, a longer financing contingency period, I threw in a washer/dryer and let them choose the closing attorney (again, thanks to J Scott tips).

As for adding value, just get the mechanicals in good working order & get it looking clean & fresh - paint & carpet or other flooring do most of the work.

They are proactive about self promoted reviews and there are thousands of contractors to choose with reviews from past clients.

Additionally, no matter which option you choose, your tenant (the master tenant) is still solely responsible to you for the rent due because she is who you have a written agreement with.And as a side note, the police officer who told you that was mistaken.

No more pet messes.What you're going to get is people who smoke move out and people who want to live in a nonsmoking building will move in and you'll never be painting over a smoking unit, or cleaning out smoke smell again.

This should explain that you can defer ALL of the gain if you choose for up to THREE years.

These typically cost me a few thousand dollars for paint, carpet, etc.- Is there an HOA?