I'm looking to launch a start-up real estate investment company specializing in acquiring distressed properties that are either sale-ready or require light to moderate rehabilitation.

Once the house was lightly staged with furniture, we put air fresheners throughout the house and listed it on the market.

From what I've seen, the reset button for the filter indicator light can be pushed at any time without having changed the filter, so you can't rely on that.

Add extra exterior lighting.

It needs a new breaker box and light fixtures installed in about 3 bedrooms.

I'd tell them that's because the guy was coming every week, since I couldn't guarantee him a weekly job I had to haul my mower over, which costs $50.Changing a burnt out light bulb-$10.

The bathrooms need toilets, tubs, lights & vanities; the kitchen needs cabinets, countertops and appliances.

I've yet to meet someone who has a strong foundation in financial modeling who will take assumptions lightly.

Basically a large hole in the ground to contain the water so that is drains out slowly under ground via a drainage field, rather than sitting on top of the ground making mud.Another option might be a cistern to gather and use the rainwater in your house, rather than city water.You would have to take steps to keep it free of mosquitoes and debris, and filter it going in and maybe coming into your house for drinking (ultraviolet light system).

I think you should just stick with neutral/light colors like beige, baby blue and off-white.