Not sure which has done better...leverage boosts returns in an up market.

Does the existing building need an injection of capital to complete rehab, and thus boost NOI? 

In the long run it can actually boost appreciation because supply is so limited.

Next I would do a google street tour of all the comparable sales to compare how the street looks and the curb appeal was for each property.

This can help with seeing how far off  an overall widening could occur.If your property is also where a curb cut yield or turn could be placed onto another road that could also impact the land. 

Last week is prorated for days stayed.No inside furniture outside, I will get a ticket.No parking on the front lawn, you will get a ticket.No stray animals allowed inside, you will get fleas.Take the trash dumpster to the curb on the collection day.That's it.We shake hands, exchange money and receipts.

So you get a two-for one , fixing a major system and adding some curb appeal.

There's a proposal for a large market in Fox Point, which would boost what's already a pretty desirable area.

Good agents do that.Also remember Sellers perceptions are not reality many times.. sellers think things are great with their house when its a train wreck and vis a versa.. buyers especially with all the internet guru stuff are out there in droves trying to wholesale with no money.. a good agent can flesh that out and kick them to the curb like they should.

It's also somewhat of an art for a mortgage broker to match the property and the borrower to the best lender that is being aggressive for rates and terms and has a strong comfort level with that deal size, location, and product type.You can do a loan on your own but often when it is a one off without an established relationship it is easy for the lender to kick your loan to the curb when problems come up.