Kevin Sobilo, if you will do a BRRRR, new appliances will give you a better appraisal value, or a lightly used stainless steel appliances will do the trick,keeping the cost low?  

Simple tasks such as hanging blinds, recaulking a bathtub, changing light bulbs.

I just listened to his session tonight and while the strategy is definitely interesting, the presentation was almost entirely 1) Things you should already know if you're going to be any sort of real estate investor, and 2) Very high on the motivation/rah-rah to try to drive an emotional response, and very light on the 'brass tacks' of making this strategy actually produce profits (especially compared to the mobile home park guys that spoke over the summer--that was a no-BS presentation).I'm signed up for the Saturday session so hopefully he'll start providing some real details there, but at this point it sounds perilously close to Guru-speak

When i take pics of my properties (I am not a professional), even I know to raise the blinds to let in natural light.

In most of those cases providing a bed and maybe a desk might be a good move. 

Thinking of updating it having a window to allow light in would be ideal. 

I’ve seen some deals where the underwriting is very light on the expenses and vacancy rates with tight debt coverage ratios.

I've also gained invaluable experience in DIY repair and improvement regarding everything from basic cosmetics like painting and changing light fixtures to completely redoing the old caste-iron plumbing on the property.Despite the increased cashflow, my family has had some unexpected medical costs that set back my savings goals for the next investment.

We have a 2-3 more weeks I think and the whole thing will be completed.Let me know what you think.http://www.dumptrucksinfo.info/houseThanksBelow is a list of everything that is brand new in the house:All 3 Bedrooms:Paint (walls and ceiling)Baseboard TrimCasing TrimBifold Clost DoorsEntry Doors with knobsCarpetCeiling FanOutetsSwitchesMast Bath:Paint (walls and ceiling)Baseboard TrimCasing TrimEntry Door with knobCeramic Tiles FloorExhaust Fan FanOutetsSwitchesShower with faucetToiletPedistal Sink with faucetMirrorLighting FixtureTowel RacksHall Bath:Paint (walls and ceiling)Baseboard TrimCasing TrimEntry Door with knobClost Door with knobCeramic Tiles FloorExhaust Fan FanOutetsSwitchesBath Tub and Surrond with faucetToilet60" Vanity with Double SinkLighting FixtureTowel RacksLiving Room:Paint (walls and ceiling)Baseboard TrimCasing TrimSteel Entry Doors with knobCarpetCeiling FanOutetsSwitchesFamily Room:Paint (walls and ceiling)Baseboard TrimCasing TrimCarpetCeiling FanOutetsSwitchesDining Room / Kitchen:Paint (walls and ceiling)Baseboard TrimCasing TrimBifold Panrty DoorsLaminate Wood FlooringLighting FixturesOutetsSwitchesMaple CabinetsFormica CountertopsStainless Steel Appliances (Refridgerator (side-by-side), Stove (Flat top), Dishwasher, Microwave (over range) )Orgainizer in PantryHallway:Paint (walls and ceiling)Baseboard TrimCasing TrimLiminate Wood FlooringLight FixturesOutletsSwitchesOutside:New Roof (Dimensional Shingles)Light Fixtures,LandscapingSiding (although most of the house is brick)Storm Door

My 3-flat did not qualify for a desk or drive-by appraisal, so they sent out someone (at cost of $705 to me) to do a walkthrough, and the appraisal came back about $13k lower than my recent refinance.