Additionally, trying to spot paint even a white wall with white paint doesn't work, let alone other colors.

However, i'll likely be looking at additional ways down the road to be even more secure for a backup what if scenario.  

It's an A-framed garage with shingles roof, gutters, windows, and a 32" exterior door (in addition to a 16' operating face door). 

Do they value nicer finishes and design or is that additional cost lost on the typical tenant in that pocket?

In addition to these you can find information about appreciation.Many of the people recommending expensive properties are doing so because of appreciation.

Preparation is key, and relationships are everything.When closing a property deal, the funds typically required include a purchase deposit, which is refundable during the due diligence period, and an additional nonrefundable extension deposit.

I currently don’t have the financial ability to invest additional funds into it.

This is straight from the CFPB website: "Additionally, for 60 days from the date your loan servicing transfers, your new servicer cannot charge you a late fee or treat the payment as late if you sent it to your previous servicer on time or within the applicable grace period."

Perhaps you could consider hard money in addition to private money?

Loss of use is foryour additional expenses if you can not live there due to a covered claim (ie.