In that case, you have to break down the rents vs. liabilities, show that the mechanicals, roof and everything is in good shape or have reasonable repair costs laid out, you need to know the appreciation potential, and the comps.

However, it depends how many properties you have if it's worth the cost.

You pay taxes on any profit-ie the cost you sold it for minus the cost you bought it for. 

Trying to determine if a cost seg study is worthwhile.

Trying to estimate total cost to install new vinyl plank flooring throughout.

So when I search for a place based on price, you come in ahead of her on the search, even though you might cost more.

Pete FL for around $75k, you just have to come up with the best floorplan and use that will justify the land cost.

The goal is highest rent for lowest investment cost and lowest maintenance.

Subject to seems to be more ideal to avoid any confusion over ownership, but it sounds like a pretty involved process that could cost time and money (whereas the other approach is free and simple).Any insights/advice would be appreciated!

Appreciation there is low, rents are low, and assuming maintenance as a fixed cost (for example, a hot water heater costs $450 from Lowes in Allentown, $450 from Lowes in Scranton, installation takes the same time, and labor costs aren't all that different), the ROI isn't great.