Just looking for suggestions on the most minimal renovations/updates/improvements we might want to consider as our place is dated.It the original carpet from when I first moved in back in 2007 (I think the carpet was recently installed back when I moved in) throughout and has been kept up relatively well since then but it does show signs of wear.

Wouldn't refundable deposit give tenants more incentives to minimize pet damages if they can get this deposit back if there aren't damages?

However regardless of the situation, you want to minimize your debt as much as possible. 

A lifetime of hard work, savings and working your long term plan in real estate investing is the most overlooked method to gain wealth.Too many are looking for a magic pill or short cut.More people would be successful in life not just real estate if they worked a life long plan.

It’s still showing a profit because after 30 years, the tenants would have paid off the mortgage plus the minimal Cashflow from rents less expenses and selling costs.

Hello my fellow investors,I’m trying to purchase a triplex in Tampa, Florida with minimal money down.

Make sure you & the accountant create a template of some sort to help you account for things during the course of the year (this will minimize both your tax bill & your fee to them at the end of the year)2.

Because your cash to close is minimal and you jump in without equity, look for properties with value-add opportunities.

That's a pretty minimal cost on your part.If they don't want to, just let it go.

You want to learn more for free and not get stuck in a deal with a group that minimizes your control.