Finishing work needed: Drywall, tape mud and sand, painting, hanging cabinets and laying countertop, carpet replacement, installing plumbing and electrical fixtures.

I painted the walls in all the bedrooms and got tenants (friends from HS) to move in in August 2018.

Paint, Carpet, Fence, Bathrooms

The FHA says that examples of such problems include but are not limited to the following: Missing handrailsCracked or damaged exit doors that are otherwise operableCracked window glassDefective paint surfaces in homes constructed post-1978 (because of lead paint hazards)Minor plumbing leaks (such as dripping faucets)Defective floor finishes or coverings (worn through the finish, badly soiled carpeting)Evidence of previous (non-active) wood-destroying insect/organism damage where there is no evidence of unrepaired structural damageRotten or worn-out counter topsDamaged plaster, sheetrock or other wall and ceiling materials in homes constructed post-1978Poor workmanshipTrip hazards (cracked or partially heaving sidewalks, poorly installed carpeting)Crawl spaces with debris and trashLack of an all-weather driveway surface=================There are many areas, however, where the FHA does require problems to be remedied in order for the sale to close.Electrical and Heating The electrical box should not have any frayed or exposed wires.All habitable rooms must have a functioning heat source (except in a few select cities with mild winters).Roofs and Attics The roofing must keep moisture out.The roofing must be expected to last for at least two more years.The appraiser must inspect the attic for evidence of possible roof problems.The roof cannot have more than three layers of roofing.If the inspection reveals the need for roof repairs and the roof already has three or more layers of roofing, the FHA requires a new roof.Water HeatersThe water heater must meet local building codes and must convey with the property.Hazards and NuisancesA number of conditions fall under this category.

Since its a gut rehab down to the studs, it requires new plumbing, electric, some new framing, roof, floors, windows, doors, paint, trim, insulation, drywall, recessed lights, kitchen, 2 small decks, garage door, porch repair, re-concreting driveway, landscaping front yard and back yard (very small lot 2,200 sq ft).

Also in Iceland we have little over 300k people in the whole country and not too many properties for sale, except in the city which is way too expensive for me.The medium house cost in my city (and the only city in Iceland) is equivalent to $700.000, the market here does not make sense at the moment and I'm looking to invest in other countries, does anyone have any experience in that field that can give me any tips?

What tricks and tips have you learned to keep long-term tenants in place?

What have you found with your experience that is good for keeping long-term tenants?

Updated furnace and HWH, painted throughout.

Painted interior/exterior What was the outcome?