I agree with this and I would add to the list... outdoor fire pits.Some landlords don't do garbage disposals, but we do in some of our rental houses and have not had a problem doing so.Some landlords don't do dishwashers, but it is expected in some rental markets to provide such.

Little outdoor maintenance, and they hold up so well.)

If people move out to retire, that's another topic.With respect to a 4,000 sq. ft house, who really needs a big house in the Bay when you can enjoy the outdoor all year around?

As an analogy, your car has many gauges indicating speed, RPM, engine temperature, oil pressure etc; your task is to make sure that they are indicating the proper value for your car's current situation and position.  

I am 7 years out and it is doing okay but we had to replace the indoor/outdoor area rugs a few times so I am glad the carpet is goneFor a higher end tenant pool I would do it but expect to get some scratches on every move.

Basically, if it is within 30 minutes in any direction of Coral Gables (to pick a central starting point) and the area isn't rough (look for typical indicators....plywood over windows, bars over windows and doors, chopped up cars in the front lawn, lots of "outdoor" furniture in front of the house, etc.), you'll be able to sell it after rehab.Best price range?  

Not a bad idea, maybe Ill invite everyone from this thread to my backyard when i get the patio build done this summer :-)  Or someone @Ryan Arth ;-) could organize an informal akron BP meetup at the Mustard Seed Highland Square, mezzenaine, indoor-outdoor options ... coffee wine beer organic vegetable juices something for everyone 

In your experience, would things like tables and outdoor showers against the outer wall be a problem?

Your goals become mine...and we will enjoy the chase together.Personal Interests:Along with the aforementioned "chase", I truly enjoy backpacking, hiking and biking for the sensory and fitness aspects… anything outdoors, really.

My options are as I outlined above.I have not listed it yet on VRBO or Airbnb because local vacation rental specialists have advised me that I cannot likely rent it for enough to cover all those expenses, especially as we now heading to our off-season when temperatures will be 110° or greater