They have the thick skin and wherewithal to put up with this.

So, whatever it is... eat the same meal, listen to the same song, wear the same color, etc.

From the outside, it will look like a dark room, and from the inside, you'll have a fresh slate to install your shower surround (just make sure you don't screw through the plywood and shatter the glass behind it though!).

I have had mostly great guests, but the few that I've had that were terribly messy (much of what you describe but also smearing pizza toppings on the floor, having an easter egg hunt (I found some of the eggs) with chocolate in fabric and pink maybe egg coloring staining two sets of sheets) and yet were given 5 star reviews from prior hosts.  

You are going to have a lot of trouble finding financing options with a 2nd lien and to 100% make up a purchase price (i.e. 100% debt financed with no equity or down payment "skin in the game") as part of your payment.I'd recommend looking in the "Creative Financing" subforum if you want to explore potential ways of doing this but frankly it is really difficult to find a genuine "shortcut" that wont end badly for not investing any of your money at all.BRRRR Method remains IMO the best for this but you still have to put some of your own capital to use during the process

I made an Excel spreadsheet and color code the ones that are higher in the red or orange colors, and low balances in green.

Vibrant colors, wallpaper, etc.

@Scott Mac That sage color is gorgeous!

A faux wood look with an almost black or dark grey siding would help distract the eye.But, all of this costs money, and typically beyond some cleanup and fresh paint, on a rental is the best bang for your buck.

Hi everyone, excited to get started! Specifically with BRRRRs and building up a solid portfolio of hidden gems. If anyone has any tips or tricks to a first-timer, feel free to leave a reply (especially curious about s...