So maybe the #'s don't look as appealing, but their is certainly demand and with high occupancy rates, that can offset being less then 1% which seems to be the benchmark.

We do not yet have a tenant for the first property and are in the process of seeking out a property management company (several great possibilities already) as well as completing a few small task to make the property more appealing.

Appeal to general masses.  

Providing visual aids, photos of other properties could help in communiting your design ideas.Ideally you also want to discuss and define every little detail of the project for every area of the house/apartment, positioning of every light and plumbing fixture, placement and dimensions for areas that need backsplace tile, pocket door installs, reframing and expanding certain areas to increase spaces for showers, living rooms, closets, new shelving to be built, opening up ceilings, re-routing plumbing, repositioning toilets, etc.Then you hope that your ongoing communications will work well.

Sick of the rat race and that one is really appealing to me right now.

Unless you are trying to appeal to A class tenants in an A class neighborhood, you don't need to do a remodel.

Look for upgrades in the building, like newer windows, and see if there is an additional income possibility through a coin-op laundry room.Outside, take a look at how the building is situated in the neighborhood and if there would be anything you can do eventually (or immediately) to improve the curb appeal, parking situation, etc.

Thank you and have a wonderful day,ChrisHOUSE WANTEDDear Homeowner, I am interested in buying a house in your area, and the style of yours particularly appeals to me.

I'm just trying to relay what type of value this home came in at and that the buyers requested a black ceiling.Thanks for the pics to help visualize it.

Rodents are usually disclaimed by inspectors because inspections are considered non invasive, visual inspection.