Even an appraisal is someones opinion based on information that is available to them.Depending on how specific you want to be, you can roughly determine the value of particular upgrades such as countertops and a pool.

I am new here on BP but I will definitely be upgrading my account so I can have access to the marketplace, I think it will be worth it.

We've done everything from built-in large-screen TVs to shower systems to upgraded appliances to throwing in the staging furniture.  

plan to do most of the upgrades and repairs yourselfIf you plan on doing the work yourself, can you then " safely " pay more than the 70% rule states ?

It has to be necessary rehab though, not upgrades of any sorts from what I believe.

If I then upgrade my account to a Pro account does that make the company profile a Pro account and does my wife have access to Pro features?

Very easy to customize, lots of "themes" and because it's so widely used you'll be able to find a programmer or designer very easily to make changes and upgrades to your site.

Know what the going rents are, what is good condition vs bad condition for that neighborhood, what properties might sell for once upgraded to various levels.You can use this plethora of listings to help you determine this area.

.- to keep learning and networking/upgrade to Pro or Plus account.- and yes, eventually,  fix and flip like all the cool TV shows.

Here are the numbers:Subject Property:2 BR / 2 BA Condo, built in the 70sMortgage Balance:  $130kMonthly Payment:  $964 plus a $647 monthly condo fee = $1,611Payment in Arrears:  $5,785 to bankPotential Upgrades:  Kitchen, 2 bathrooms, paint and carpet for roughly $25-27kSeller's Asking Price:  $280kI searched for similarly sized condos in the area that sold in the past 30 days and I got an average of $250k.