Any pictures the appraiser would like to take will just look...better.The only exception to this lighting improving digital pictures is a dirty property.

I need suggestions on what type of companies I should be looking into for these types of services or what type of searches I should be conducting to find companies that do these all in one services.

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I got my great Realtor to advise me on what repairs and improvements to make and did about $6,400 in repairs and improvements.

But if you are improving any structural components at the property, you will need an engineers stamp on plans as well.

I am in search of my first deal and I am looking to borrow money from the bank of Mom and Dad for the down payment.

Welp, "average" rent is $685 and that's the average for occupied units, if several are vacant, don't assume they will fetch the average for the building without being renovated or improved.

You can start by going to www.narpm.org and search their directory of managers.

We had to have proof that we performed significant improvements to the property in order for them even to consider it.

If you are planning/needing to make any improvements to the units, it would be wise to factor in 11% (6 weeks/yr), at least initially.I'd go $300-$400 higher on the insurance, and $1000 higher on trash.