I make sure they're well insulated, have replacement windows, spend more on nice flooring that looks great (plank style / wood-look porcelain tile, hardwood or click-together LVT planks, not peel-and-stick squares). 

Hire a contractor or GC with clear terms for execution and completion.Secure financing early, whether through cash, private lenders, or hard money loans, ensuring reserves are included for unexpected expenses.

If you wanted to refill it more than the city allows, you would have to get private water to come to your house.

After arrival they're disappointed to find it's not a private bedroom, which leads to disgruntled guests that search for way to get a refund and leave bad reviews.

The list is a combination of private and public data. 

It just so happens that a situation came up with family to do a private loan that will work for me at this time so I've paused working with Sal at the moment. 

Taste and style changes more frequently in these areas, so they feel dated faster.  

Hughes Private Capital offered a fund which was Guardian Fund LLC that purchased properties.

Private lenders can't do it.

Exactly what i was looking for The other commentators have added a lot of good info and value - I would chime in though one thing to look at closely is the property type - is it a true "log cabin" or more of a single family residence with "Cabin style" finishings?