Sounds like an easily executable deal from what you've stated but likely need more color to offer path forward, terms, etc.

Color also plays an important role in this area.

Many sellers will not accept this since they are in second position, and it is very risky since if you default (higher probability for investors with no money and/or no skin in the game), they will most likely be wiped out during a foreclosure.

We focus on CapEX before beauty. as a realtor we understand selling or renting homes you have to make the home function, Roofing, windows, electrical and plumbing. after we address these we focused on beautify making sure the upgrades match the area and is forward thinking with color scheme, flooring, and flow.

It would be like if someone prepared to sell by painting to create fresh visual interest, but chose fuscia and lime green...those colors would certainly catch the eye but I'd never claim that they overdid the curb appeal by painting with too much visual interest.

I would guess that you have little or no experience running any kind of STR, and now want to get that experience on the back of someone else's investment, with little or no personal skin in the game, and that's not a good way to build an investment portfolio.

There is a reason we lenders require "skin in the game" and experience.

One demanded we paint the interior the color they wanted or they wouldn't renew their lease.8) MoveOut damages typically exceed their security deposit.

Most investors have rose-colored-glasses when it comes to their neighborhood quality.

And like you say some people are more in the dark end of the spectrum when they run their business.