This is tough to do by the way because you cannot predict the market but you can make educated assumptions based on what you know.If long term, as long as the cash flow is great, there is no reason for you to be concerned about appreciation for now.

Make sure they have a valid state license, workers comp and liability insurance and add you as additional insured. http://www.cslb.ca.gov. 

Still going to be tough to find a house that pays with only a 3.5% down payment though.

Use a Mr Clean eraser on the tough spots.

Finding 100k - 200k in Boise is pretty dang tough (impossible?)

Also what was weird he asked for the workers names but didn't ask for Id's to verify who they were.

Along with hired workers he will be performing the rehab.

My baby boomer friends talk about how smart they are at making money after they inherited it, but most had regular jobs and over time that paid off, most it did not and are facing tough times. 

Very tough to get 3 or 4 designs per room if you’re paying a local designer $50-$100/hr

for me personally the only one I would trust to make a small business loan is my local commercial banker or credit union.even if they don't rip you off for advance fee's which is so common.. they never do end up funding.. business loans unless they are credit cards  are very tough to get.. if your getting a unsecured 500k business loanmeans you have at least 1 million in liquid cash and or securities..