@Paul Winka i do believe there is always places to find value adds.some of this depends on the price point you're trying to match, the area, and how you accentuate and market it. you would do something different in a million dollar house -vs- a 40k house.typically flippers asking the questions fall closer to the lower range, therefore my answer would relate to those. your target demographic is probably a new home owner, and with that, you want to show them a few 'sparkly' things. don't go crazy, but a little pizzazz will make your property stand out. and you want that in the kitchens and bathrooms. add and extra $500 here and if done correctly, get a 'potential' $5000 in the back end.you may be able to add a deeper tub, or get one with jets. matching nickel plated fixtures. if you don't have room for a separate shower, then add something as simple as a curved shower rod.  

What did you end up doing with the garage and how long did this transformation take?

As an Architect we always see the transformation of old properties but don't get to see the investors perspective.

Again RETA sparked my interest.

Talk about a transformation!!

In the old days, the barriers to entry for securities trading were high (think brokerage commissions) whereas in real estate there was this allure of the no money down "creative" deal that could transform a penniless person living under an overpass into a mogul with a yacht, big house and scores of bikini babes (yes, the marketing was mainly to a male audience back then and still for the most part today though that seems to be changing a bit). 

Hi @Ashley Ramirez,I would suggest you getting the Profit First - Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine. 

Almost finished transforming raised bungalow to duplex with separate entrance to the basement.

Our tenants love the classier look and it has not affected us on rental rates or ARV's during appraisals.Here are a few photos of the countertops in our last project before we began the transformation.