(other than the tree you mentioned.)It is good that you note the lots are flat, that should eliminate the need for any dirt haul in/off, and any retaining walls. 

Shiplap walls bring farmhouse charm to every room.

Shiplap walls bring farmhouse charm to every room.

When evaluating finishings or additions to a property you are looking to rent what are some ways you determine what is going to provide the best return and what is just going to eat into your investment? Particularly ...

Hi Jim,So you know what you need to do, but bounce around all day....Does that get it done, or are you doing other things like watching Bonanza on YouTube all day.If it's getting done, then you'll only need to make some small changes (if at all).If something like the Cartwright's on YouTube, Hoss, Adam, Ben and Little Joe are wasting your "DAY" time...then you have a motivational issue to overcome.But lets put it in Simple Terms here, You are the "New Hire" on this job, and the Boss simply gave a project to complete--a big one, and no direction as to HOW to do it.Everyone works differently.

  $20-40k saved is $20-$40k earned if the service is a waste. 

I would not waste a single second trying to find deals on the MLS :)

I wouldn't do this until you're close to moving to that area and putting in offers, otherwise you're just wasting the agent's time.Best of luck and keep us updated!

Unfortunately, we have come across the age old issue of having more deals than money, and rather than letting these deals go to waste, I would love to offer them to anyone looking to invest in this market.

The only caveat to allowing a tenant to bring their own is dinging up the walls moving them in and out.