And don't forget to have 'em pee in a cup...haha

That makes the board "cup".  

All work was done with permits......well most of it was ;) * houses are entry level to next step above entry level. fixed up selling price of 100k to 225k$20/SF = minimal work; (house could be lived in as is, although severly needs updating)replace countertops, salvage kitchen cabinates, stainless steel new appliances. light update to bathrooms, paint and new carpet or refinish existing floors. replace most light fixtures and faucets. replace all doors. light electrical and plumbing primarily only to update fixtures.

I really liked how nice it was and I got to know the neighbors and they're really great too.Purchase price = $31,500Rehab = $6,000 (approximately)Work done:+ Painting all rooms in the house (needed primer to cover ugly colors) + ceilings and trim+ New rainfall tub/shower faucet + plumbing+ New ceramic tile tub surround and tile base around the room+ New toilet+ New glass block window in the bathroom+ New windows in the entire house (except for large picture window), double-pane vinyl windows with tinted UV protection+ Basement laundry tub plumbing repairs+ New water heater+ Drywall replacement in upper bedroom around stairwell+ New outlets and switches in all rooms+ New light fixtures in two rooms+ New kitchen floor (sheet vinyl) also used on back hall and stairs to basement+ Miscellaneous (some new cabinet handles, smoke detectors, CO2 detectors, door knobs, new locks, curtain rods, curtains, light bulbs, grass cutting and gutter cleaning)Rented out at $875/month + utilities.The tenant I have is actually one from one of my other rentals. 

I welcome your comments on what in your opinion sells house :We all know the usual suspects are :Lots of light - Big windowsEffective stagingCurb appeal (well maintained front)Updated kitchen (new cabinets, flooring, counter tops, light fixtures)Updated bathroom (modern look, new light fixtures, big windows, big tiles etc)Big closet space in the roomshow aboutFinished basement ?

In addition, HOA's all have a personality of their own, and if you get some jerk in there as President, it can make all of the owner's lives miserable.I'm sure there's lots of investors who have done quite well in condos, but they are not my cup of tea.

Request that ceiling fixtures be removed for the inspection in your apartment, document, or record your questions to maintenance, namely what is seen, wood or concrete in the flooring above.

Addition: I'd read about the suction cup ones, but read mixed results (people either worshipped them or burned them in effigy) -- has anyone first hand experience with them?

Not much difference between that price and a light fixture without the fan, but the tenants seem to like getting the fans.

Tenants feel the need to put paper cups and other flamables in the butt cans at our apartment buildings.