Eg roof and siding on one, all new paint and countops.

This is the same type of personality to gaslight you when you don't agree with their view on a deal or something goes awry, gatekeep you from information and deals, and become a resistance force in actually becoming a REI. 

., paint, flooring)Medium Cosmetic: $40-$60 per sq. ft.

., the new RI rental registry and associated lead paint inspections/certificates).It's up to you whether you're able to do it, but I think you'll get a lot out of the experience if you can try it for a year or two.

Agreeable grey with apartment tan carpet (or pet resistant tan carpet).

Though we know you are not, an attorney can paint you as negligent and feckless which caused the tenant all kinds of problems.

Typical renovations include:Cosmetic Updates: Painting, flooring, kitchen and bathroom upgrades, and landscaping.Structural Repairs: Fixing any underlying issues such as foundation repairs, plumbing, or electrical updates.Efficiency Improvements: Adding energy-efficient windows, new HVAC systems, and better insulation to increase the property's overall value.The goal of the rehab phase is to increase the property’s market value while making it an attractive place for tenants.

That's' the resistance point. in markets I work for new builds inventory is still historic lows so many are just sitting on their low rate and just staying put although they would like a nicer home.

Online metrics can be good, but they wont paint the whole picture. 

The property is livable, but I am account for a pretty significant turn in 4 - 7 years of paint, flooring, and any miscellaneous repairs that the inspector could have missed since it was occupied.