But a lot has changed since the last one I completed in 2020 for an all-in cash price of $239k.

A complete house repaint can make sense to contract, but for smaller projects, if you don't want to do them yourself, the best bet is a hourly handymen type of service.

Seems suspect that they claim they will have the tenants out when they are still inside.

There is a Big build going on with the "Seven Islands" and when its complete it will increase the growth and appreciation in and around Cape Coral over the next 3-5 years.If you are up in Minnesota you can always use the Vacation Home loan to only have to put 10% on any single family.

Many of the items will be completed by third parties; title insurers, attorneys, escrow agents, etc.

@Troy P. this is completely out of your hands. 

An LLC can help limit that risk but not completely.

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There may also be a requirement that funds be held in escrow to guarantee the repairs are completed.

If you fail to disclose and there is a loss, such as a fire, caused by the wiring, then the insurer would have grounds to reject your claim.