I wouldn't expect to get $100K+ appraisal value with minor cosmetic fixes.

So, we pulled it off the market and began to address some mild cosmetic issues with the home that buyers were pointing out: all new interior doors, replaced the rest of the old trim, new front door, and various other cosmetic touches. 1 week later back on the market at 365k just in time for our agent to do yet another open house over the weekend: no offers.

I want to keep the rehab cosmetic as I build experience at the beginning.

So far on doors 1-5 its been mostly cosmetic rehabs (paint, light fixtures, appliances, sinks, counters, cabinets, flooring) without significant structural changes.

Hello, I don’t know if this is a stupid question, but what’s the universal size dumpster for any remodel, from cosmetic to full gut?

Go for a cosmetic flip for the first few if you are new to this.

The updates are all cosmetics, but what do guys think about allowing tenants to do cosmetic update themself if they have experience?

Also it might depend on your market but plumbing/electrical shouldn't have a major impact on the rents you're getting like a cosmetic rehab would. 

For another, we had only ever done cosmetic updates to this point, and this one was, well, more than just cosmetic.Take a gander:My partner and I weighed the pros and cons carefully and eventually decided to take on the challenge.

Needs cosmetic rehab like carpets.