@Neil Schoepp Throw all of that stuff out the window.

Do you want to roll up the windows and lock the door?

In my duplex, I replaced 30 windows.  

My wife wants to add a sliding glass door to the back patio and we are added another door to the side deck so that needs to happen next I feel.

A good property manager will likely find several small items that the workers will do for free now or you can pay for them later.Advise what colors, window treatments and such will appeal to the broadest range of potential renters.Help you select the optional rehab items in terms of increased rent or reduced time-to-rent.

The issue (for the banks and auctioneers) as I see it is the auction opens some 60 homes up to view for a 4 hour window, investors can't possibly look at all the homes, so they end up blind bidding.

I have considered offering a similar arrangement for window AC units but doubt it would be worthwhile due to the seasonal nature and added labor cost for installation and removal each year.I think that offering a washer and dryer is a nice amenity and can make a little money in the right situation (either from a laundry fee or as additional rent) but I doubt that the added cost and maintenance of coin operated machines would make it worthwhile in a 2 unit building.

If you like the deal, and have looked at the outside and peeked through the windows make an offer that has a contingency on looking at the inside.

We have another (multi-unit) in an other semi-rural town that requires permits for roofs, windows & outbuildings?

I'm paying rent now $2,000 per month, essentially throwing that money out the window.