Just joined on here and am fresh with the real estate world.

Some strategically placed fresh cut flowers inside would be nice. 

I think people here are  falling victim to recency bias. 2008 is fresh on the mind so everyone is thinking we are “due” for this wonderful correction and the deals will be everywhere. 

However, the people that pay cash are going to receive fresh eggs from my wife’s chickens.

Hard surface floors throughout so some drywall repairs and a fresh paint with a few misc repairs. 

Bring held to such a high standard is the best thing about being in the military it helps a lot of fresh out of highschool people learn how to be responsible.

Very few rentals close by (at least for now, in winter), but desirable location.We will do some updating no matter what:New laminate floor in kitchen/hallSiding needs replacing (have some insurance $ for that)Fresh paintNeeds new windows (maybe).Needs a bunch of concrete work (garage floor, driveway, stoop, walk to door).With those improvements we should be able to get at least $1000/mo.A room addition to add a large ensuite Bedroom/bath, and a laundry room to get the washer, dryer out of the garage, the bid came in at 59000 (This includes the siding).  

A median tech salary is about $150k and fresh grads from top schools are making that much to start with. 

Over and over again.You need to reset the clock and start fresh.

Any company that is telling you these freshly rehabbed houses with good tenants in place also has 25% of equity in it is lying.