Institutional Interest Falls as Foreclosures and Short Sales Remain High. Large financial institutions have been investing in rental properties for the last few years. These companies would buy properties low and would renovate them to rent out. http://westonanddavie.com/2014/03/11/institutional-interest-falls-as-foreclosures-and-short-sales-remain-high/
Before & After: Katie’s Big Easy Kitchen
Before After: Katie's Big Easy Kitchen revamp: I think we can go from a totally gross kitchen to an acceptable one in our next place. Surely, no landlord could object to this. I think small to moderate investments in rentals are worth it because it improves your own way of life, and it shows the landlord you really are taking care of their space - even if you have 3 cats and a dog!