really never ever had to pull a work permit to replace a lawn with mulch, to replace dead shrubs with fresh green ones, to install pavers (as they are considered groundcover hardscape just like gravel, not concrete paving which is impermeable). 

I understand the concept of having clean, sharp, crisp, fresh images, according to what I read it can deliver more return.

Unlike leads you can order online from a generic website, I can guarantee that the leads I pull are fresh (60 days or less), off market, and I use a ranking system to determine which sellers are most motivated based off of factors such as the executor of the property living in a different state and the amount of siblings the house has been inherited by.

And if you have a good relationship with them that will include baked goods from the wife..

A freshly completed transaction is the single best data point an appraiser has to work with; especially right now with generally low transaction volumes in many markets.

Both sides are basically the same except I put some new baseboards down and fresh paint on the vacant side living/dining room.I just don't know exactly what to charge for the remaining tenant's rent.

I am beginning to think I have STUPID written accross my forehead but then I realize I am looking at others and not in the mirrow at all when I see them tossing that kind of coin at ratty little properties in smog filled cities when they can have pristine mountain fresh air and hundreds of acres for the same investments.

Jon, The 109k houses are not updated,fresh rehabs.

Im a NOOB to REI, and Im in college with a fresh brain so can you all post which books helped you the most and gave you the highest quality information?

Investors - How long does it take you to sell a property nowadays? how long do you give it with no action before you drop the price or add some incentives?
What have you found that will appeal to the buyers to buy you...