I may be ahead of the market by renovating my rentals so nice, but eventually the rest of the market will catch up and by that time I will have already paid my investment down.I am a big fan of investing from an informed standpoint. 

They mainly take measurements, photos, and make note of different features that might affect the price.

This has led to a 3rd party, disinterested set of eyeballs on the property, photos and video sent to the OOS investor, and an incentive scheme that keeps both parties in an honoring zone.  

It's powerful when you do it correctly.In 2020 you are able to contribute up to $57,000 (it was $56,000 in 2019), with an additional $6,500 catch-up contribution if 50 or older.To further break this down:As the employee, in 2020 you can contribute up to $19,500, or 100% of compensation, whichever is less.

Chop saws, table saws, tile cutters, brad guns, drills, extension cords, heaters, radio, etc.I would consider putting up a security system, or at least a trail cam, to catch anyone in the act.

The catch is that there are extra third party fees in the underwriting process (roughly 1.5k) and the interest rates are set by TSAHC. 

Are their listings detailed with good quality photos?

I want to find people who are in pre-foreclosure and catch up their payments by finding a motivated buyer who can't get regular financing through a bank.

Only catch is 15 year balloon.

I'm sure they won't be happy with the fact that their current landlord now knows they're about to bail, but that's just their own lie catching up with them.