If it's in a super solid area then you can probably assume appreciation is going to happen but that's not a guarantee especially with us being at all time highs for home prices and due for a correction.

In reality I see us being able to move a tenant in by January or February but will still be finishing up the kitchen, baths, flooring and carpet into December. 

Because you realize you're helping people that are constitutionally unable to help themselves, and in order for them to succeed, you're going to have to be after them with the wet wipes and powder for years, and in the end, when push comes to shove, they'll just stand there and watch their opportunities sail away, and blame you the very first chance they get.I expect people to bust their humps, do their homework and then some, tell me the truth, find reserves of resourcefulness within themselves.

Spruikers  are alive and well in the US..  be

HOWEVER, now I am stuck trying to get over that hump to get enough capital to finish the deal.

We live next door renting an outbuilding for cheap from family so no big urgency on our end to move in.The Question: The best win-win solution I have been able to come up with is some form of us (B) giving them a down payment, them transferring ownership to us so that I can get to work doing some of the (R) repairs while they continue to live there until their room opens up at the assisted living facility (This move out date is the BIG variable), once they move out then we'd do a quick finally clean up / spruce up then (R) refinance into a traditional mortgage and pay them out.

Have to get over the hump!

(This is usually called bird-dogging)For example II the sequel:  With a little bit of walking around downtown, and a little bit of money (~$50), you can get a CD/USB drive of every property in Allegheny county, who owns it, their mailing address, whether or not they pay their taxes, how much money the mortgage is on the property, etc.

A few things I can think of at the top of my head is to:1) Add leasing fee for additional occupants;2) Offer landscaping services for a fee;3) Allow for pets and charge pet rent (as long as you have durable materials in home to avoid faster wear and tear);4) Update hardware in kitchen;5) Change old light fixtures - make sure you have good light in the home;6) Update doorknobs;7) Repaint front door; and8) Add outlets with USB ports.I have heard some people mentioning that adding a smart thermostat can help increase rents - anyone have first hand experience?

One just needs to get over that initial hump.