I put four 16"x16" concrete blocks in the four corners of the walkway to use it as a planter...not sure, may be something round like a small whisky barrels would look better.Anyways here is the final result after sodding, mulching, cleaning, planting.My neighbors are very happy with the changes.

My strategy is to use $110K as the ARV, then offer her i.e.110 X 0.7 = 77K less 5K (for clean-up) = $72K.

Cameron I like the way your postcard looks as its clean and simple.One thing you need to know is it is AGAINST THE LAW to place anything in a mail box that does not have postage on it.

They could probably get everything cleaned up in a day or 2.

In order to be nicer I suggest:- show property extremely clean, yard grass cut well, bushes/trees trimmed ($400)- good paint job ($1000)- scratch and dent stainless steel appliances (they are a wow factor) ($600)- living area no carpet...

Tub finish, outlet covers, deadbolts, clean up yard, post owner sign on fence, etc. etc.

You want a pocket were people take care of lawns, have a decent clean curb appeal, see no broken windows, etc.

There is nothing wrong with sending letters to people saying you buy houses, clean carpet, trim trees, or whatever.

Repoint the whole chimney (giving a great new look) replace chimney crown with Portland cement, spray with siloxane HP clear set water repellant (day or 2 after work is done and after cleaning pointing work).

Even if all the house needs is a good cleaning, paint and floor covering, having all of your stuff in there to work around will probably double the time needed to finish the work.