In order to attract investors, lenders, etc. it's important that you have some type of track record or experience, along with a strong project.

Location and price range will primarily attract a specific tenant pool.

If you are looking at investing in Florida there is a lot of information here on BP if you search tax liens you will find lots of threads, since florida has an online process and a statutory minimum of 5% it attracts a lot of investors.

The obvious flashy items like flooring, counter tops and appliances are things that attract buyers and will get ROI, among all price points.  

Networking with professionals and stakeholders in real estate business is very crucial for finding attractive deals and also never let any good deal go because of some minor factors or unnecessary details.

I would think that would cost 50k right there just in LCDs.I would make a theme to attract guests.

I find the best people to get investment advice from are successful investors, not some tool in a cheap suit peddling commission-laden products for the benefit of his own wallet.

There should be a type of sign to promote attract business to your properties?

As a single parent raising two grade school children, the idea of a home so close to ours is incredibly attractive.

My starting point for repairs is usually 5% of rent, but depending on the  age of the home, location of the home, and types of tenants I am attracting, I will adjust repairs up to 10-12% of gross rents.Have you incorporated taxes and insurance?