Fully remodeling a kitchen may not be feasible or even necessary sometimes.

I know states like Indiana are closer to .11 or something.I should also add that people should look for huge electrical drain and upgrade those appliances if their goal is to save money.  

I'm sure the article highlights the fact that you can get an owner-occupied loan on a 2-4 unit property (same rate/terms as if you were just buying a single family home to live in) so if you can qualify for what I assume will be a larger payment (more expensive purchase), I think you may find it worth it to 1) get more income coming in from multiple units and 2) you have your own private apartment to live in (not sharing a kitchen, etc. with roommates).Good luck!

Having done remodels for decades, I can tell you without doubt, that your #1 ROI is the kitchen. #2 is the Master Bath. #3 Master Bedroom. #4 Open Floor Plan. #5 Other baths.Of course certain families will have their own wish list, but these will be your money makers.

Simple fixes with this one; new flooring, new paint, new kitchen and new bath (to name a few things).

There is an excess of housing, furniture and appliances; so they go cheap.

I received my appraisal back, and the appraiser didn’t consider the second dwelling (studio, no kitchen but bedroom and bathroom). 

Removed all the wallpaper, painted the entire house, redid all of the floors, cleaned up the DIY attic conversion, installed ceiling fans in all rooms, slightly reconfigured the kitchen What was the outcome?

nothing yet. future plans include roof, flooring downstairs, update kitchen and baths What was the outcome?

One thing I am doing since this is a long term investment is that all homes must be in A+ condition, vinyl siding, shingle roof, with all appliances and move in ready, I don't want lots of repairs to start off, so I pay a little more for quality and everything is bought with cash.