To make things easier I was added as a co applicant so we would get checks in birth our names so I can write them to close deals buy materials and pay contractors etc.

It varies by type of property (apt vs house), but typically you could either look at "for rent" ads to see what other landlords are advertising, call and ask local property management companies in the area, or just ask other landlords here on BP who have rentals in the area that you're interested in.

This was for a Campanelli ranch that had a second story added and two walls pushed out for an expanded living area. 

They would not have done this if they perceived our ability to manage as an added risk.

I think you will be better off just adding on the ramp whatever you anticipate the bill to be.

Definitely recommend adding insulation where ever possible.

I sort of added value.

We are also adding a bathroom to the garage. 

It might be worth your money to get it appraised to have the correct proportion of value added to the land.

I’m targeting ads that look like the owner made them, and that are for rent.