These can include flooring (replace carpets), freshly painted walls, check that windows are in good working order.

Alternatively, you provide 1 connection point somewhere central and the installer will run wiring along / under the baseboard (going under carpets or around doorways to cross hallways) to where each plugs are needed.Personally I have a base phone station connected at a wired location in the living room and then use cordless phones for the rest of my place (office, bedroom, etc).High Speed Internet if not pre-wired (and usually not in older places), usually is provided via the cable or phone service provider via a splitter from the main connection point.

That the area feels cold, damp makes sense.I'd get the carpet cleaned, see if any other damage, put in a dehumidifier, and see if any discoloration after cleaning is apparent on the carpet. 

I have come to the conclusion that a nice porcelain tile is a good tenant - proofing solution for flooring unless the property already had refinish-able hardwood flooring prior to my purchasing the property in which case I would keep the hardwoods.I am opposed to having carpeting for flooring because I feel it will be easily trashed.

That would mean a given NOI would be worth x dollars if you are buying a house, a carpet shop, an old or a new bldg. or a Restraunt that you intended to lease out, with no regard to location or anything else.  

Only putting downstairs.. carpet upstairs)New modern lighting fixtures throughout homeNew brushed nickle hardware (doors, etc) installed throughoutMy biggest advice: Adapt to the situation, set the new goals and stick with it.

A good sewer guy for clogs, a electrician, a plumber, Heat guy,  should be found top priority and company that does turn painting. and carpet cleaning. 

Finding a deal on a house that basically just needs lipstick - paint and carpet.

This is cleaner than having assigned paperwork.

I'd like to hear your thoughts on it.2 bed, 2 bathList Price: $40k (I will be offering $30k cash)Rent: $750-$800Rehab: It is ready to rent and looks better than the others in the area, however I may replace the carpet with vinyl "hardwood look"Insurance: $50/m?