A few grand in value add in a good market will add tens of thousands to your equity so consider that, too.If I was new, cf would be paramount and I'd have to explore tertiary or OOS markets. 

You need to contact local contractors about professionally removing the asbestos and possibly dealing with a leaking oil tank.

This is professional stuff against fleas and it's awesome.

Hello,Since I live in a more expensive market, for doing lease options I would imagine I would need to target professionals such as doctors, lawyers, small business owners, management people, who either have issues with credit or are just getting started in their respective careers and little credit history.

I'm curious to know what they real estate professionals think Clear title vs.

If it is your rental home and you are struggling to get activity, consider staging and having professional pictures taken.

I was professional and polite but explained any attorney in the world would tell me not to sign it. 

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For example, a quick "back of the napkin" conceptual estimate (WAG) suggests the following:Appliances (dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, hood):  $3,500Kitchen sink, disposal and faucet:  $500 (material only)Kitchen hardware:  $200 (material only)Kitchen cabinet restoration:  $3,000Kitchen countertop restoration:  $1,500Plank flooring:  $3.50/SF x 2,000 SF = $7,000 (material only)Electrical rehabilitation (including light fixtures):  $4,000Plumbing rehabilitation (including toilets, faucets & shower):  $3,000Bathroom tile (2 baths):  $5,000  New roof:  $10,000New siding:  $6,000Paint (outside):  $4,000Paint (inside):  $5,000Staging: $1,650TOTAL:  $54,350This estimate does not consider any cost associated with building permits or design professionals. 

Personally, I like when someone's professional experience is informed or backed by investing experience.