I'd scour youtube for videos on how to fix squeaky floors.  

Im new to the realestate space and i just want to some answers from real investors and not some youtube guru who makes it seem likes it easy as waking up . 

NeilChampaign, IL 61820Presents:2016 Turnover PanelRandy HughesAndy HutsonMichael JayThe panelists will describe their turnover process and give tips on how they have improved their turnover process and reduced cost over time.

Electricity prices are increasing quickly, so this change sounds counter-intuitive when it comes to improving the average citizen's quality of life, even if the environmental impact is positive (also not guaranteed). 

You may be in a bad situation but, there maybe a way out if you can get in front of the board and explain how you're trying to improve the community and you want to work with them to resolve it.

BPOs and drive by appraisals often only capture the "at foreclosure" value that assumes you have been neglecting the interior and deferring all maintenance, not the full retail market value of your well maintained (and improved!) 

@Lorelei HilzSurvey's (improvement) are not usually recorded so you won't find them online and it won't be in the appraisal district records in the rare event a survey is recorded.  

I have done it a few times Its actually quite gratifying especially if they improved the property thinking no one would redeem.

So if you put 20% down and think you're going to refi for a better rate in 6mo (without having done improvements) then the market better have had a major uptick because you wouldn't have the equity to refi yet. 

I finally googled how to get spray paint out of carpet and watched a dozen you tube videos.