The considerations to an option granting a optionee (buyer) with the use of a location, amenities, perhaps the potential of changing zoning or making improvements where a property may later be sold at a higher price. 

Hey guys, I'm looking to invest some money into improving my rental property so that I can charge a higher rental rate.

(Goes to Long Term capital gains rate which I think is 15%) I think your tax now would be calculated by taking your net selling price less your payment price and adding any capital improvements (which I didn't see any of those).It should be taxed at the owners, sellers income rate. 

Technically no, because most RE law and taxation is done at State level.What (I hope) he will improve is the economic climate.

Frustrated with the system and the homeless rates of former foster youth, I developed my own program to improve those outcomes.

If anyone is looking for the little orange book that Brandon and Josh reference a few times in podcasts its the 1-2-3 Home improvement book from Home Depot.

I boarded up the home and fenced off the lot for safety, but made no other improvements to the land.The strategy and patience paid off last month with a sale to a developer who also purchased a larger, adjoining piece of land.My cost for the property, including taxes and other holding costs was a total of just under 70K.

This may vary with local codes, but I'm quoting the Federal HUD standards.Additionally, the window must be an "egress" window, which means that a fully equipped firefighter with a air tank must be able to get through the window, and occupants must be able to escape through the window. 

If another investor buys the tax lien from the state, that investor can make "preservation improvements" and your redemption price will include the VALUE of those preservation improvements (not just the cost to make them.)

Look for leaks around dishwasher connections, pipes, mold cleanliness and check all appliances/air con-heater units.