Also, you could consider putting down some landscaping with wood chips or something to regulate you moisture level under the house.

If you file business income and don't have an office outside your home, it's all utilities, insurance, property taxes, landscaping - proportionally the size of your office to the size of the house. 

Some will show you an ARV of the Top 3 to 5 houses in the neighborhood, with the best interior finishes, and outdoor landscaping of someone's primary residence, yet you plan on making your property a rental so your finishes should not be as nice as someone's primary residence which means those ARV comps from the Wholesaler are worthless.

So, in my opinion, these things kind of feed off each other.I personally moved to Portland because I, like many others, appreciate the natural beauty and landscape of the PNW.

Improved curb appeal with new sod and landscaping.

It will depend on about 15 different factors as to which is the best suited for your property right now. city, county, state, flood zone, age of property, age of major mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and roof, landscaping, type of rental, ACV vs RCV, are you bundling with other properties or your auto, and others all go into finding a good carrier.  

U Driveway, tons of landscaping & hardscaping, new roof and HVAC.

Also @John Soforic you need to factor in landscaping/snow removal, as well as any utilities you as the landlord pay for, since this is a MF.I use the 50% rule simply as a really quick way to tell if I want to take a closer look at a property.

I have the financing worked out, the deal goes through and the property needs some exterior cosmetic work, landscaping, painting, cleaning.2. 

You can literally drive 2 blocks and the landscape will change from owner-occupied properties with clear pride in ownership, to run down C class rentals.