Our team did some market research and we felt that we could easily achieve $800 per month if we did some updating to the interior of the units.

The drive-by appraisal came back low (630 K)  but I was able to convince them to do a complete interior appraisal.  

Yes, it'll be very interesting to see what happens with Brexit and it's influence on monetary policy here.

Otherwise you can waste a lot of time chasing properties that don't work out.Also - your budget and loan limit influences what investment strategy you should use.

Owner informed me that the yard isn't in the best shape (yellow grass), crown molding needs to be put up, and interior painting needs to be done.

Once you find a contractor they use that you like, you can call and request that contractor as well.Had the interior HVAC coil, one of the out lines to the outside unit and fan replaced, and recharged with freon for $180 dollars.  

What i bring to the table is 15 years of construction experience as a worker, manager, owner as well job specific interior design. 

The interiors and HVAC are the only things to maintain and replace, making numbers easier to pLan for. 

Our success is due to our location, our tastefully designed in interior (we design and build our own furniture), and by offering both whole-house rentals and individual room rentals. 

The early 80's came and never left was the gist of how the interior felt Between deployment, I spent most of my time buying my own tools and learning/doing my own handyman work.