Having legitimate rental income coming in from the property as I'm living in it sounds very appealing as a way to get my feet wet in investing.

I am a believer in small deals and investment opportunities that have the broadest appeal - there are more buyers for Chevys in all economic times than Caddies.I would be very interested in your resulting research on the mobile home parks.

I would tear it out and go with something that appeals to more buyers.

.)$10,000.00Fencing (Some sections need repair, others are okay)$5,000.00Bathrooms updated(all stock at this time)$14,000.00Landscaping (mostly a spruce up for curb appeal)$2,000.00Kitchen updates (everything is dated and appliances do not match)$8,000.00New Doorway(front door has been forced)$1,000.00Tankless Water Heater$2,000.00Roof, gutter, & facea (roof is tarped right now)$12,000.00Totals: $68,500I based my estimates on personal experience in the construction industry.

Anyways we have a pretty good plan for the interior but I'm trying to come up with some ideas to make the house pop on the outside and give it some good curb appeal.

What she is asking for will not appeal to investors.

About $5K to fix it up to look appealing which should bring the ARV between $40 & $45K.

from.Take your time in deciding what niche appeals to you.

Depends on the bank and type of loan -- you may be able to appeal (especially if you have the comps) and you may be able to request a new appraisal.

The idea of I might make a few commissions on the side has absolutely no appeal to me.