You cannot structure a note in such a way as to mask equity participation by altering the return based on deal profitability.Self-directed IRA plans are a way to diversify tax-sheltered retirement savings. 

Then call the references and ask about the  quality of their work, and their experience with the workmen.I'd also ask them about the costs involved to demo the lath and plaster and redo it in sheet rock as well as top coat with (probably) knock down spatter (and get a paint and molding (baseboards, windows, etc...) estimate too).Your choice will probably be evident after this.Some states require you to use a lead certified contractor to remove lead paint (special EPA training, special masks and special vacuums, etc...).Good Luck!

when you peel away the vacation rental dollar cost, I'm probably making about 2.5 times the original rent.

Not a $10 missing door knob or peeling paint. 

Such as, subflooring can not be exposed and no chipped or peeling paint on the exterior.

Masking tape is the devil, just learn to edge without it.

(A foundation drainage swale, also known as a vegetated swale or grass swale, is just a fancy term for a wide shallow ditch which carries away run-off water from rain, sprinklers, and so on) and maybe you can mask it with a small retainer wall.

Open all doors and windows and provide masks at the inspection. 

Just going to have to do it myself I think, I’ll throw on the hazmat suit n mask and go to town.

It’s a lot of work and I don’t want to risk the new paint peeling off.