., if they are extremely energy efficient.If higher quality property, consider installing nest thermostats to help with energy savings since tenants won't care if they aren't paying the billI'm sure there are many more but those are a great place to start and get the bulk of your savings. 

I recently installed a pool in my backyard and am fortunate that the yard backs up to a wooded area and a creek, so I don't have to worry about privacy issues at the rear of my property (fencing is not allowed in our subdivision).On the other side of the creek is a vacant lot which has been for sale for years. 

You may need to buy the material from one place, and then find a flooring person for the install, to get the best deal.

When you go to install a new fan, turn the switch and nothing happens, your patience will be tested. 

I just bought a DIY Mr Freeze mini split for one of my units, but have yet to install it. 

House hacking was a good way to start for me.Job wise, I would think that anything related to real estate, contracting, hands-on-building, property management, even something like a floor covering installer, all would be helpful in the short run.

Paint the fascia, install shutters, install a black porch light over the garage door, build a small retaining wall to left of the front porch for landscaping, paint the vent over the front porch, replace the wood balusters on the porch to black aluminum....anything to give it some contrast and break up the white.

Had I hired someone to fix the floor and install the carpet I can see how it could cost $2,000 or more but I should be out the door at $250 or less. 

This is what I would budget assuming its a lower class neighborhood and having a handy man do most of the repairs.Possibly a little foundation work (it’s on blocks) - not descriptive enoughnew water heater - $700 to $900 (Labor & Material)needs central ac/heat installed - $4 to 7k for both ac & furnace unitsnew roof (fascia and all components included) - assuming asphalt shingles, ~ 12 squares, probably $3 to $5k (Labor & Material)new flooring possibly some subfloor replacement - not descriptive enough...you can get install a vinyl tile for ~$4...subfloor work may be around $45 to $60 per 4x8 sheet to replace exterior siding work(paint some, replace some) - paint is generally $1 to $1.50 per sf, but could be more if there is alot of scraping, patching, etc (Labor & Material)some drywall work where there are some small and large holes in the ceiling and walls in a couple of spots. - budget $500 to have a guy patch walls for a day or two (Labor & Material)couple windows replaced because of broken glass - if you can replace the panes maybe $100 to 150 each, otherwise full window ~$300 each. 

Hoping to hear from others on a few of my options for the partially updated unit (radiator heat was replaced by ductless AC and new stainless fridge+stove/oven).A few improvement ideas in mind:- Add a dishwasher (requires replacing older, painted cabinets)- Replace existing granite kitchen countertop (cheaply installed w/ misaligned seams and rough cuts, traditional in style clashes with rest of home)- Plumb in-unit laundry hookups (requires sacrificing kitchen pantry closet.