Market seems to be saying your units are economically productive and on par with comparable units as is (based on tenants grabbing them).And, as you know now, that new smell and model home appearance of the totally remodeled and rehabbed unit will fade fast when the tenants treat it like, well, a rental...So you may just end up remodeling again if you sell or get a rough tenant..I tend to do more work on units prior to a sell and let the horses run with a rental with tenants in place that are relatively happy.

Comparing rent to similar homes in the area, you can be looking at anywhere from 675-1000$ per month in rent, depending on location, SQFT, etc.. 

In the process of making an offer (but just prior to submitting!)

For example some lipstick rehab compared to needs fully updated compared to gut rehab?

My goal (considering TVM principles) to get my money back within 5-10 years and for net present value to be better than selling and putting the cash in a conservative portfolio of stocks/bonds - which would be for me: 25% stocks/65% diversified bonds/10% cash or something of that nature yielding 3-4% after tax.My challenge still.... is the math and comparative analysis with different seller financing structuring. 

Hi, On a Tax Deed property purchased from State of Alabama, if I  want the previous owner to redeem do I need to file Ejection Lawsuit prior to his redemption?

I remember reading the origination fees were much cheaper and more comparable to a HELOC and the rate was much less.

I'm being conservative with my ARV estimate, especially since there are few comparables, but it could potentially sell for 252K. 

No comparable house has been sold any sooner than 6 months ago but all close to the same age and distance.

I reviewed the lease and agreed prior to purchase (lease signed by previous owner and tenants).