All in the comps:#1 Raise the Monthly Rent#2 Minimize Vacancy Rates#3 Provide More Living Space#4 Add an Extra Bathroom#5 Add Extras to Your Real Estate Investment Property#6 Curb Appeal

The goal was to fill vacancies as fast as we could, while also increasing the curb appeal.

There is an overwhelming amount of Renters in desperate need (Both cash and Section 8) actively searching to rent a nice renovated property with a little curb appeal day in and day out.

I'm with you on waiting, doesn't have to be 100% done but listing photos are important and the curb appeal and kitchen are the most important parts of the home, once you have those you will probably be okay to list.

Most contractors I know in this area are sitting on less than $10k in personal assets total (except their tools, haha), so the liklihood of them being able to actually pay instead of "going bankrupt" is questionable.So, from a few years down this road speaking back what I would encourage you to do is:  Figure out the process to "make it right" with the city, ask the contractor to pay for that (pay you back ideally, since they couldn't be trusted to do it right the first time), and then kick them to the curb. 

Hi Zachary,Nice view, those don't come cheap in So Cal.It might be wonderful being up there at night.In So Cal the unpaved road adds an unknown amount of risk to the deal.Not just attracting residents, but the possibility of the city increasing the taxes due to curb and gutter installation, and how will that be calculated under the Calif property tax codes (increasing your expenses).Can you handle the risk?

I put my best foot forward with price, curb appeal and calling potential clients during the preleasing to schedule showings.

Good afternoon,I found a property with potential, the interior needs painting and carpeting, the exterior will need a siding, possibly a new roof and some curb appeal upgrades.According to Rentometer, $1,600 for rent is average.

The aluminum siding is also quite dated and ugly so our plan is to replace it in hopes to bring up the curb appeal/value.

That's what they get paid to know and be able to apply, and if you don't have a savvy CPA, then kick them to the curb and get a better one -- I've upgraded mine for the past two years and it's reducing my stress and optimizing my business.Be well,