Some updating in the kitchen sink and baths included new granite countertops and Custom vanities and Cabinets.

I may house hack and rent out a room, and I'll definitely add value via a carport-to-garage conversion and bathroom/kitchen remodels.

Is there any special equipment your dog wears?

I agree with others, you definitely need new paint, flooring, and depending on the kitchen, I'd paint the cabinets and put in new knobs. 1b-  I think you need to know your area, and the type of renters there.. 

Then send them updates on the project, new kitchen going in, before and after shots.Project complete and new tenant moves in August 1.  

I'm trying to decide on a theme for my rental kitchens, I use white cabinets, and jamocha granite countertops because they look nice and there cheap.

I've checked the numbers and about 1.3% under 2% rule (rare in the area), rooms looked pretty decent, only some bugs around kitchen and raw basement.

If they aren't willing to work with you themselves, guarantee they will know an agent who is more equipped to work with investors. 

If you want to make yourself feel good go serve lunch in the soup kitchen AFTER you raise her rents.

so we put about 155k cash into it.40k   rehab  which included  new kitchen Roof.. and finish the basement.. and new front yard.it was a 1920's bungalow so she kept original HW floors and just coated them.. along with the windows were good wiring and plumbing were updated.. so basically new kitchen baths paint roof etc etc.