First impressions matter and presenting a property in its best light can attract potential buyers and increase its market value.

I'm not sure it really matters because the mouse should not have been there in the first place.

Ah, the beauty of real estate: no matter the horrors a house has seen - satanic rituals, questionable paint choices, 1970's wallpaper - everything cleans up.Bloodstains?

If I am buying an investment vehicle that I know is going to depreciate, then it doesn't matter what the market does.

Credit score does matter but they will lend on a per property basis out of your available LOC once they approve a line...again mostly based on your available cash and credit score.

I have people and crews I have worked with here in Houston and have some experience working with the City of Houston on these types of matters, but I don't have those same connections in Indianapolis. 

I will educate myself better regarding laws so I can handle these matters effectively going forward.Quote from @Steve K.: Why would you need the tenants permission to send an inspector in?

If the deal is profitable and meets the criteria we are looking for, then it doesn't matter if it's at 7% (an average number, by the way) because it can get refinanced later and it is still profitable today.  

To second what Jessie said, with $150k in cash, Memphis could probably get you into 4 Single Family Rentals that are each cash flowing in a matter of a couple of months. 

. :) You know what really matters.