I also make sure to drive my $2,000 car to the property to do minor repairs myself and dress is very inexpensive clothing.  

Wear comfortable clothes and old shoes as we might be on a construction site or rehab or two.

I believe if someone is  the type (and most people are) that once you attain money, you buy things, nicer house, nicer clothes, nicer car....and people see this, they will hit you up for money.  

Under $5 solution.Cut a couple of branches, drive them into the ground on each side of the driveway entrance, and stretch a piece of cloths line across them with a red rag tied on it. 

Long story short is that about 18 months ago I started buying and flipping homes (instead of apartments since the apartment market didn't really have any good opportunities here in San Diego).We have only been buying and flipping and one of the main reasons is that is where I am getting my income (wife likes to shop, kids need all the cool clothes, you know the story).We just closed on this jewel https://sites.google.com/a/gabhartinvestments.com/3484-martin/ a few days ago for $130,000 and it was renting for $1,900 (horrible neighborhood).It was an INCREDIBLY good deal for cash flow considering properties rarely have cash flow in san diego.

Then, you tell them they get to buy their own clothes and food!!

But no one wanted to look stupid by admitting "The emperor had no clothes." 

Trash and cloths everywhere, carpet destroyed.

Tasks include:Water drainage issues (3): not draining away from back door, drip from porch ceiling, bypassing gutter and damaging sofit/faciaPlumbing venting: sewage smells emerging from clothes washer drain pipe sometimesJust let me know if you know someone who does good work!

They have roaches and the place is strewn with clothing/garbage.