Apartments- New kitchen layout, moved laundry into each unit, updated bathrooms, new windows (curb appeal), updated paint and flooring, turned the laundry room into the 12 unit.AirBNB- changed usage on the main level from office to 2 unit AirBNB.Office building- removed drop ceilings to add 3 foot ceiling height to make the space seem larger with more natural light.

Pay attention to things like light gaps around doors, the framing of the door itself (pop trim off and spray foam or similar) and all that jazz.

@Keleisha Carter I think you are a little light on the your expenses.

I am referring to solutions like Alexa and Google home along with the home control lighting and other controls aling with other home health technology like GrandCare to assist seniors to Age In Place.

Your idea of making this fixer into a multi-unit structure needs to be thought through a bit more, especially in light of your local building/zoning regulations. 

And she thinks she's entitled to a return of all deposit funds.I don't throw the term "moron" around lightly...but what a moron.

In the podcast Jered Sturm, Brandon Turner, and Dave Meyer talk about different value add strategies like doing a rub (sub metering water), increasing energy efficiency with light bulbs, and renting out washers and dryers to the tenants.While I was going to Southern Utah University to get my Bachelor's in Engineering and Technology I stayed in several different apartments and got to see both the good and the bad of many apartments.

@Kyle GlasgowI agree with @Tchaka Owen make sure the property is presented in the best light possible.

Definitely tread gently/lightly and strategically for all the wise considerations here2.)

This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.