For example, I have worked with clients of mine to help them with an updated floor plan to suit their needs, as well as cabinet layouts, interior elevations, finishes, etc.

Another possibility is closing now then doing a second mortgage or refinance with a Homestyle loan after we own it.What I would love is to get an estimate by giving a GC a list of work that needs done along with pics and a sketch of the layout, sight unseen, because chances of getting in the house again are slim.

Layout or cosmetics and the existing tenancies are things which normally can be changed with a bit of work.

Make sure your pictures are good, your description is well written, and try to add a walk-through video that makes it easier for viewers to get an idea of layout, neighborhood, etc.

I'm also conscious that our market could be reaching a peak soon, and that the US economy is likely in for a shake-up. 

It could be added easily without screwing up the floor layout. 

It’s hard not really knowing the layout of Providence as well as I know Boston, but it seems like a really good place to start.

I can trace at least two deals in the past year to ideas directly attributable to this practice.Full Disclosure - I like the videos too but try to be more conscious of the time involved so I don't lose track of time. 

I'm a buy and hold investor as well, and my formula for buying condos is...Don't buy condos.Sure, purchase prices are lower and they're pretty low-maintenance rentals, but most of your creative layout and leasing options are gone with a condo, and the returns I look at in Seattle for condos are abysmal.

Total rehab was $4k. 2/1 with the main bedroom a walk through/shotgun style and very small second bedroom/office so it's not the most desirable layout but it's been rented for $595/month to the current tenant since July 2010.