I know in my little world here in Portlandia and Charleston were I am personally active.. homes I built last year and sold for 360k in Portlandia the exact same floor plan on my newest development is going to sell at 440k and I am in the dirt the same amount as the first one.. and build cost only rose about 10% . 

If a home has been refinished/remodeled so that floors gleam, paint is beautiful, etc. a non-staged home can look very inviting but even then it would probably be at least partially staged.

I just had an offer accepted on a duplex in the 13203 zip code.Both apartments are 3 bedrooms, needs minimal work, and the 1st floor has been there for 10+ years.

I will be closing on a property this Friday and I went over there today during heavy rains to see why the bottom floor floods.  

Look to refuel baths, refinish flooring, paint, refinish or replace cabs add granite new appliances etc.

So, my options are glue-down tiles or what I think I'd prefer is a floating floor.  

Question:   Since we did a considerable amount of sweat labor ourselves and spent quite a bit on appliances, paint, flooring, plumbing, electrical, materials, and contractor labor and materials, do I need to write up an itemized list of the labor and materials and give it to them, or just write a list of the things that has been done?

I am also open to other ideas, not stuck on owner financing as I am able to qualify for conventional, FHA, etc…The house is in decent condition but has some deferred mx and needs updating (kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, 400sq ft deck, etc…). 3 bed, 1 bathARV: $600,000Needed Repairs: Approx - $70,000Acquisition Cost: Approx - $450,000Amount owed on mortgage: $75,000

I'm sure the snarks on here will say the best tenant proofing is good screening before you rent  :) I personally like tile floors...I have given up on wood...laminate and carpet...provide extra air filters for the AC unit (unless you use replacing them as a reason to go by and check out the place every few months) fire extinguisher in the kitchen...make sure smoke detectors are installed and working properly ...if it is a single family be sure the tenants know where and how to shut the water off ...

New lighting, ceiling fans, flooring?