Some people are not comfortable around dogs, some are allergic, and some just don't like dog hair on their clothes. 

Pet hair will make its way into the crevices of the homes appliances and heating systems.

This is a start to what brings in the $ and what does not:DO:Kitchen UpdatesBathroom UpdatesAdding BedroomsAdding Bathroomsminor exterior touch upsdeep cleanDO NOTExterior landscape work (pools)Replacing a roofpaintinginstall new wood flooringupdate water heater and HVACSomeone with experience please add, deny, or affirm any of these. 

That person is named in the will and then affirmed in probate.  

I know it sounds like I'm splitting hairs but some banks write HELOCs in their residential department....which won't write Investment Properties.

Very few listings will discuss things like knob & tube wiring, fieldstone foundations, cedar post supports & beams, damp basements, horse hair plaster, uneven floors, condition of HVAC equipment, mold in the bathrooms and basement, brands of kitchen appliances, quality of light fixtures and cabinets, height of ceilings, quality/age of windows and doors, etc. 

I know it sounds like I'm splitting hairs but some banks write HELOCs in their residential department....which won't write Investment Properties.

You'll probably take a substantial hair cut on that sale as the note is unseasoned.3.

There are lots of books and techniques, such as meditation, breathing, self-affirmations, therapy, etc.

And my preference would be to buy from an investor that has some grey hair and has lived through at least one recession.