Being a landlord presents enough things to occupy your mind's time. 

I would not give you my funds until you presented me with the deal, Showed me the comps and all the due diligence you would any other financial intuition.I use a bank letter.

I have two SFR that I would love to landscape and present nicely, but both are tenant occupied and I'd rather cut my maintenance costs.

My husband likes the idea of renting it out, but since I have ways to spruce places up and make them presentable, and cabinets will be no problem, I think it will be better off to flip it.

I know I've done myself a disservice on all fronts because I've seen the growth of biggerpockets as a valuable community of real estate information.Without the details I'll present a situation I have before me as succinctly as possible ND any help would be greatly appreciated. 

We have a local inspector who is an appraiser as well and was able to get a super key we use him as much as possible because the agent doesn't have to be present.

Perhaps we are a bit, but, we are intelligent enough to recognize major benefits if they are presented to us by our attorney and CPA.  

It's a unique blend of truth, reality and practicality, as well as encouragement, challenge and passion...definitely a love "of the game" and a distinct passion is evident in both your style of writing and the simplistic presentation and flow of the comprehensive content.So far, it's just been...WOW!  

@Tony GunterThank you Tony for the well presented response.  

The more local a bank the better you can present your case.