Most investors aim for a minimum of 100$ a door/unit.I'd start there and then see what some more experience investors think.

Marvin, if it looks like you will shortly have lots of construction and multifamily homes right next door, when he says your value may be "severely reduced," he may be right.

The garage is not quite two stories but almost.

I've seen lots in the 6 figure ranges as well, patio, decks, pools, garages, nice lawns, club house even a golf course, again, location and amenities, not the can on wheels.As personal property they usually won't generate the tax base of conventional housing, yet they use and consume public services just as a conventional home, so at the government side, they are or can be a drag on services.

Last year we bought a SFH that needed a small amount of work and turned it into a rental unit and the separate garage will eventually become a duplex (currently a single efficiency which we did last fall)We do most of the work ourselves so far and I enjoy it.

How about a darkish green facia & gutters with merlot shutters and front door.

Tired landlords, and I door knock expireds, deliver a letter of intent and sales brochure.

We typically do trim, doors and ceiling in one color; sometimes kitchen in its own color; sometimes all bathrooms in another color; and then all the remaining interior walls the same color.

Jerked wire, plumbing, septic and laterals, laid carpet and some tile, set windows and doors and a couple small additions.

If he does not show up - can I change the locks and post a notice on the door about how to reach me (if I'm not home) to retrieve his things.