I mean, I'm sure most landlords don't set out to be slumlords, but I don't even think I could stand that perception of my business.To explain a little further, and to build off @Mike Cumbie, this is a personal loan, with the justification of "buying property" (or something to that effect), to cover a significant portion of the purchase and rehab costs I cannot cover out of pocket.

The things you are talking about won't increase the rents or perception of the property much at all.

My own opinion (and just that an opinion), the original person may have been referring to common perceptions about "age", i.e. that you have a short time horizon, lower risk tolerance etc.  

Even more than just that, I really believe there is a strong chance a judge will have a different perception of this scenario than they have for most cases of squatting.  

The investing model you develop for yourself will empower you to be able to take action and feel comfortable in whatever investment you own/flip/or participate in.I would also change your perception of debt so you can see the advantages of leveraging debt for cashflowing assets.  

That's my perception and opinion, anyhow; I'm sure they vary.

The perception that landlords are all greedy is popular, and one that can lead to legislative changes.

Good points @Erik NowackiMy meter is getting a strong reading now, the rockets are about to fire and the siren will start blaring any minute.  

@eric teran I always appreciate getting input from someone who is "doing the work" rather than hypothesis and uninformed perceptions. 

Returns are simply the markets perception of risk.