Right now, there are a LOT of run down houses, some neighborhoods can be pretty rough with abandoned homes, lots of blight and obviously not very appealing to a wider, millennial audience.

Since there are two potential development scenarios, each appealing to a different buyer profile, selling the whole project as one makes sense because we could capture more potential interest versus narrowing the focus to only one particular buyer profile.It's true that we could be sitting on a gold mine.  

Paying attention to the little things like a tidy yard and street appeal may also help.

Flipping has always appealed to me, and it's definitely something I want to try.

If your contractor is honest then they should have no problem showing you visual proof that the work has been completed.

Vacancy, deferred maintenance, several units that were down, major items needing replaced such as roofs, plumbing lines, windows, exterior curb appeal and even some structural issues needing to be addressed.

These questions will not only teach you how to analyze deals but will also make you connections with more investors.When you're at these meetups, share your ambitions and explain to people that you will be successful and you will attract a lot of people because there is nothing more attracting/appealing than success. 

I can get a bank loan but having all cash offers on the table a bank loan doesnt appeal to the seller.

Granite, hardwood, new everything, appliances to appeal a chef, large deck or basement for entertaining, screened porch, 3-car garage, great neighbors, great schools?

Saying continuous work to a contractor is not appealing anymore.