Cap Imp vs Repair Expense IRSI'm in the middle of doing some 2017 tax crunching last minute so of course I am on Bigger Pockets forum instead of finishing up my taxes :-)Anyways here's a useful tip on Cap Improvement vs Repair ExpensesMy strategy has always been to increase regular maintenance, repairs (Repair Costs) and spread out costs over time instead of the hands off approach to defer maintenance into larger Capital Improvement expenses. 

One, that is 10k more than mine, and another one that is 15K lower, but needs a lot of improvements. 

Would anyone be able to let me gain access to the westchester mls for 1 hour or assist in finding comps for 3 bed 1 bath roughly 1000-1350 sq. ft. in the zipcode of 10701 with a price of $2400+ in a 3 family?

High asking price, poor quality photos, and inability to access the property for showings are oftentimes the main reason why a listing expires.Best of luck to you on this deal and future deals!

A simple fence, keyed access, a logo and a name can go a long way to define the area for your buyers.  

My desire to improve a neighborhood and my vision of what the block could look like got in the way of common sense.  

would this be my better option.For the 1st floor I might just add the hookup  in the unit, because I have easy access to the basement and the unit has space for a stackable unit.

They all desire improvement but have been ineffective getting the improvements.  

First make sure who ever you hire has their home improvement license ( MHIC) .

Should I work on improving it before trying to invest?"