@Carrie Pledger,In my viewpoint, this is not my rental property, it is the tenant's home.I would recommend learning the desires and trends of your target market.

There are no rules as to what level A property will price out and it's all going to be reliant on the motivations and desires of the seller.

You CAN have the best of both worlds- a tenant that helps cover the mortgage and a desirable neighborhood.    

It has come to my attention that, twice now, you have broken this condition of your tenancy by having a dog on the premise.It is our desire that you and all other tenants enjoy living in your rental unit.

We made $28k on a duplex in a less than desirable area that we owned for two years.

Sometimes leaving fixtures is way less desirable.

Frequently we can horse shoe an action we desire but later run into a consequence for which there is no escape.

If you ever get into the multi-family realm, then having a pool of buyers can be a very desirable service you can provide.

@Johann Jells the interior decorator was there because I also do lighting design as an electrician clients will show me what they want and I have to come up with lighting for high end homes that will create the atmosphere and look desired by the homeowners.

Which would be more desirable?