I would expect you can bet on pretty good appreciation in the next 5 years if your place has good bones.  

I'm a new member of this amazing Real Estate discussion platform.

But at least it does qualify as passive income and has tax advantages.With the amount of cash you will have available why not look into one of the more passive investment platforms?

That's why I'm thinking that the HML would be the best bet for my first go around although the more costly route.  

In a smaller, rental property like this one you can probably install a simple IKEA kitchen for about 7-8,000 pounds but add 60-70% if you hire a handyman to do the work.I have no idea if your rental or expense numbers are correct but local resources will be your best bet for that info.Hope that helps!

Is our best bet just to rip out everything and install plywood subfloor throughout the house and then install new flooring? 

Might be too late now but your best bet is to attend one of the board meetings and plead your case.

I bet you get a lot I stares.

The transaction may undervalue the Move as the Company is an online real estate platform whose sites include realtor.com and is positioned to successful compete with Zillow.

I think as a longterm hold it could be smart bet in the right location.