With many heirs and a 50-year history, you have no idea what skeletons could be hiding in the closets.

The home needed a lot of work including roofing, windows, siding , kitchen, baths, and mechanicals.

Leveraging business credit for a real estate deal, especially if that credit is only interest-free for a short window, isn’t automatically a bad idea…but it’s definitely not for everyone.

She did move in two cats during her tenancy (with my permission after the fact), and the house was left in fairly good condition when she moved out:Most holes were patched (though some in the basement were missed).It was moderately clean but needed extra cleaning due to cat hair in the carpets.Minor issues included:A missing doorbell.Missing shower hardware.One of the window blinds needed replacement.A truck bed full of items left in the shed that I had to haul away.Since I was in a pinch between Christmas and New Year’s, I hired professional cleaners for a quick turnaround.

Functionally, it operates as a 2-story home since the downstairs area has multiple windows in each room and plenty of natural light.

I'm not so worried about "anonymity" because the house is our primary residence, so we're not hiding, but we want to look like we don't have excess assets.  

Landscaping upgrades, exterior painting, new siding, a new roof, and upgraded front doors and windows can dramatically increase ARV by improving the home's exterior appearance.5.

This place has two SFRs on a lot, needed both to be fully remodeled with AC placed, windows and a lot of other stuff.

Added a bathroom and remodeled existing.Opened kitchen to diningNew roof, driveway, windows and mechanicalsRefreshed landscaping, hardwood floors and paintWhat was the outcome?

People might think you have something to hide.