Plus, those clusters of C-/D multifamilies tend to attract a certain kind of tenant that's rough to manage for a first-timer (or even with lots of experience) .. plus higher crime, more headaches, etc.. 

They typically appreciate and will open the wallet a little more for a place that's better than a typical worn-out rental.On the other hand, I wouldn't do the black basement ceiling.

Can anyone in NJ recommend a lender they have used to finance a renovation mortgage?Looking to try to get a loan for a home purchase + renovation costs. Hopefully 75%+ LTV on the home purchase and renovation (up to a ...

.- I see lots of people here have multiple domains: 1 for buying properties, 1 for selling, 1 for flipping, other to attract general investors, Etc. it's something to think about. - also, if you find something cool, sometimes it's best to try to register the domain as quickly as you can.

Stay away from the “guru” sales-pitch events - They rarely increase your investment knowledge, they merely empty your wallet!

Your friends could just leave the tenants the way there are as a property already 2/3 rented might appear more attractive to the next buyer.But to accomplish what you want, serving notice to the tenant violating the occupancy limit and filing for eviction if they do not comply sounds like a good start.  

Others say they should charge less to be more attractive.

You want your property to attract them.

That may still work out to an attractive hourly rate for you but I suspect maybe not.

What I meant in my original questions, Is How can I make an attractive offer to potential investors?