I know in my little world here in Portlandia and Charleston were I am personally active.. homes I built last year and sold for 360k in Portlandia the exact same floor plan on my newest development is going to sell at 440k and I am in the dirt the same amount as the first one.. and build cost only rose about 10% . 

If a home has been refinished/remodeled so that floors gleam, paint is beautiful, etc. a non-staged home can look very inviting but even then it would probably be at least partially staged.

I just had an offer accepted on a duplex in the 13203 zip code.Both apartments are 3 bedrooms, needs minimal work, and the 1st floor has been there for 10+ years.

I will be closing on a property this Friday and I went over there today during heavy rains to see why the bottom floor floods.  

I would look for units that have been held for 40-50 years and have carpet covering hardwood.

So, my options are glue-down tiles or what I think I'd prefer is a floating floor.  

Question:   Since we did a considerable amount of sweat labor ourselves and spent quite a bit on appliances, paint, flooring, plumbing, electrical, materials, and contractor labor and materials, do I need to write up an itemized list of the labor and materials and give it to them, or just write a list of the things that has been done?

I am also open to other ideas, not stuck on owner financing as I am able to qualify for conventional, FHA, etc…The house is in decent condition but has some deferred mx and needs updating (kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, 400sq ft deck, etc…). 3 bed, 1 bathARV: $600,000Needed Repairs: Approx - $70,000Acquisition Cost: Approx - $450,000Amount owed on mortgage: $75,000

I'm sure the snarks on here will say the best tenant proofing is good screening before you rent  :) I personally like tile floors...I have given up on wood...laminate and carpet...provide extra air filters for the AC unit (unless you use replacing them as a reason to go by and check out the place every few months) fire extinguisher in the kitchen...make sure smoke detectors are installed and working properly ...if it is a single family be sure the tenants know where and how to shut the water off ...

New lighting, ceiling fans, flooring?