I'm just not sure what to install and/change about layout or design features (like spindles on a railing, or the front facade of the house, etc.) to make them look more updated.  

Hi all — I've been reading and listening for a few weeks now, but haven't dove into posting anything yet, but I've hit a problem and am turning to the community as so many times suggested.Nerdy questions, but I'm trying to calculate future real estate taxes for a property in New York City using the NYC Department of Finances' method, which uses their set cap rate applied to NOI to come up with a market value that they then apply a tax rate to.

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They are still getting back to me on what they would want, personally I don't care what they want for the property if it doesn't fit my threshold of an acceptable deal, 2. but realistically thinking of Cap rates and what could be done to increase the value of the property once bought.

Perhaps  I will make it available someday for review by a select few so that they may incorporate some of the layout, ideas, and features needed to get a bigger deal consummated. 

I decided to start investing on income properties in Bakersfield California, due to the better cap rates and better roi compared to the Los Angeles area where i live.

.- since he did not do the roof, there is now water damage from the leaky roof, to some of the new sheetrock and sub floor.Here is where we have gotten so far:**read a bunch of info on NOI, Pro forma, CAP, and looked at other delapated multi family buildings that have sold in the area. 

Here is an overview of the features that I am looking for in a property. 2-3 bedroom 1.5-2 bathroomsNorth of 56th street, east of Michigan road...preferably with the 465 loop. 

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