It would also help to get connected with an agent who has some background with the investment landscape in the area if you haven't already, glad to chat more.

Upgraded whole house + landscaping What was the outcome?

Landscaping/Snow Removal: ~$600/yr.Advertising: ~$300/yr.Subscriptions (online platform): ~$2,400/yr.

The exterior of the property is beautifully landscaped and features a large, fully landscaped backyard that is perfect for outdoor living.Inside, the property is equally impressive.

For duplex/triplex/fourplex, I'm looking for a cash-on-cash return of 12% (all-in price including loan fees, acquisitions costs, repair costs), with 10% for property management, 6-8% vacancy (depending on the market), 10-13% for repairs and capex (depending on the age of the property and initial repairs required), property taxes, plus other expenses unique to the property (owner-paid utilities, landscaping, snow removal, etc.) with 25% down payment, 30-year loan at 5.7%.  

Do you see well kept homes that are well landscaped?

Here are some of the issues I've come across that might be new/unique to a 2-,3-, or 4-plex investor :Landscaping, snow removal, litter cleanup : Ususally covered by owner.Setting/increasing rents : Tenants are neighbors, so expect that they will talk to each other.

I also have a love for gardening so I tend to landscape my apts and will not farm that part of my business to anyone unless I live to far away from that apt building.

One of my biggest pet peeves is when people pick a color of roofing or siding because they "like it" without any consideration of how it looks with whats existing.I think a light green (seafoam or similar) with cream.trim and the brown roof may look nice.Also note metal roofs can be cleaned periodically to keep them looking sharp.I would also trim that overgrown landscaping to make the newly painted house pop!

(REMOVE EVERYTHING FROM WALLS & DOORS) "We will do our best to match paint up on touch ups" 1,610.00 Kitchen - Replace grease filter 35.00 Family and Living room - Replace two (2) bulbs and replace draw string at fan $32, Replace two (2) 2" faux wood blinds $150, and Replace 2 outlets $60 242.00 Master Bedroom - Replace interior door $225 and Replace one (1) 2" faux wood blind $75 300.00 Front Left Bedroom - Secure closet door knob $5, Replace door knob on entry door $20, and replace door stop $5 30.00 Master bathroom - Replace interior door $225, Clean exhaust fan $50, Replace toilet seat $30, and deep clean tub/shower $125 430.00 Hallway bathroom - Replace mirror $75, Replace stopper and drain kit $60, deep clean tub/shower $125, and Replace toilet seat $30 290.00 Laundry Room - Add door stop 5.00 Dining Room - Replace one (1) 2" faux wood blind 75.00 Flooring - Steam Clean Carpets $275 and Stain Removal $30 305.00 Hallway - Replace outlet cover 5.00 Cleaning - deep clean of home including inside vanities and cabinets $375, Appliance clean $250 625.00 Trash Out - Remove all trash/debris from interior and exterior of home 525.00 Garage - Replace and program 2 garage remotes 110.00 Misc. repairs - Replace smoke detector batteries $30 and Replace HVAC filter $25 55.00 Landscaping - Grass cut $75 and Mulch flower beds $100****Further Evaluation Needed See Below**** 175.00 Total cost of work to be performed: $ 4,817.00