I upgraded on several features I should not have: A/C, painted the garage, textured ceilings.

For example, for long term rentals, I like 3 bed/2bath brick houses (don't have to paint) in starter neighborhoods, with A rated schools.

We chose that over hardwood because of the following benefits:durable, waterproof and hides floor imperfections:  We then plan to do paint touch up and possibly new stove top and dishwasher.

There are live music, paint and sips, hooks lounges, events, concerts, etc. 

Make sure all smoke alarms are working, no windows painted shut, no exposed wires, etc.  

It does say that it is a rehab loan or cash deal because of the possibility of lead based paint.

Paint / carpet / etc. is easier to do.I'd consider doing Ohio house hunting once the winter weather hits.  

I am looking at updating kitchens, baths, plumbing, electric, flooring, painting and windows.

So investing in a quality camera/ or professional photographer is a great investment.Also did you paint the siding or is it new?

(lower spread, lower conversion.)Moral of the story... both leads hold their place, but probates should definitely be a big focus, and a beginning focus, along with perfecting your systems and your actual DM piece.Here's a ROUGH breakdown of the last 6 months of deals comparing the 2 lead sources (just to give you an idea):Probate:Mailing 4,000 leads/month (6 months) (total mailed 24,000)-12-14 deals (240 leads roughly)-average assignment: $17,500 (our sales team is top tier)Absentee:Mailing 40,000 leads/month (6 months) (total mailed 240,000)-70-80 deals (thousands of leads...2400+)-average assignment: $9,500These are again, rough numbers, but paint the picture with the KPIs that I was able to track...Let me know if there's any questions, I feel as if this topic is very under discussed and I would like to spread some of what I have learned.