You can take out a lot of complexity when you buy property that only needs maye paint & carpet.

Bought under assessed value, slight value add through cosmetic rehab (paint, light fixtures, flooring) What was the outcome?

They offer a $10K repair fund to fix damages in addition to SD plus warranty for appliance repair etc.I have no say in whom they choose to move in, whether there are animals, limit on # of occupants etc. they reserve right to inspect property so i have no idea if they can tell me to remodel, paint etc.does this make sense i have a vacancy coming up in October (bad rental timing).

On the advice of the fireplace guy who did our last cleaning/inspection, we sanded down the brick inside and painted it with the high heat black paint, and it states in the lease that they may use a fireplace-style candelabra if they'd like, but any other use will trigger all the rules in the Fireplace Addendum.   

The property seems to be in good shape and will requirecosmetic rehab.  5/3 house 2600 SQFTWe will need a new AC, Kitchen upgrade, bathroom upgrade, flooring, painting, andcarpet upstairs.  

Power washing the exterior, repairing the driveway, and painting the front door What was the outcome?

LL would have no incentive to paint, update flooring, etc.  

Property was sitting on market and needed light updates (roof, flooring, paint) but was in a great area that allows STRs giving me multiple options when deciding on rental strategy How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Some need new furnaces, flooring, and paint.

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