However, before that I have tried going up or down 1 bedroom or 1 bathroom. 

Start looking at and analyzing real estate (in the asset class you will be buying): the easiest will be a condo, then a SFH, then Duplex etc  (decide what you like and then know it : how much is it selling for, price per square foot for fixer, or finished home etc ) Figure out retail market: then go after anything that is 15% to 20% discounted.

Leases were sent over but they had one issue which deals with paint chipping in the bathroom and a lead scare from paint used prior to 1978. 

Are competitors full or are they offering discounts and specials to attract tenants? 

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Might not be as much spread in these as you would think.The strategy I see on these is buy the HOA lien....then clean it up enough to get it rented, and then rent on month to month at discounted rate until #1 forecloses and evicts the tenant. 

I don't know that's going to cover 3 hip roofs, six ac systems, 60 unit paintings, 36 new carpet jobs, 12 kitchen/bathroom remodels...What are market rents?

Basement is poured concrete with 9’ ceiling, egress window and has plumbing roughed in during construction for a bathroom.

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I know other then adding extra bedrooms, bathrooms, or increasing square footage what else do you do to increase value.From your experience do appraisers really care about when appraising your property?