Above and beyond what I would expect from a general contractor.As investors we see things through rose-colored glasses. 

The accessory dwelling unit shall incorporate the same or similar architectural features, building materials, and color as the main dwelling unit on the property.

One is a blueprint of what zoning looks like today usually color coded on the map with zoning uses and the other is an outlook 15 to 25 years in the future.In this way you can look at current zoning and what is around it and future zoning.

I liked the shelving in the laundry area (most buyers would appreciate that).I personally would stain the fence (you have 2 different colors), pull all of the garbage cans/yard debris containers and take a new picture. 

Now you're caught between a rock and a hard place...It's a valid strategy, but should not to be taken lightly and isn't all roses. 

Afterwards We agree on color, date, time etc.  

He rose to the rank of Lt.

Or would you sell it to an investor thinking they might be more interested in the income numbers than paint color or other nit picky things?

I did make a minimum down payment, however the PMI was already removed as the home value rose above the 22% Equity QL requires in the first year.

The trouble is that many of the same lenders I have used over the years are all maxed, I have even made calls to more "emotionally expensive" sources (EX. the types that call you to let you know that they have concerns about shingle color on the house they lent on and think it should be changed, two to three times a month) and even most of those are tapped.