This unique renovation will also reconfigure the entire floor plan and add the modern design that we pride ourselves in bringing to each project and our communities.

I generally suggest a minimum of 50 reviews before getting comfortable. 

As private lenders, we prefer this as it gives us more comfort that the purpose of the transaction is business purpose and we are not providing a loan for an individual's primary residence.  

What will make the investors feel comfortable lending you money?

I narrowed it down based on price and what we were comfortable paying as well as projected cash flow. 

You can contribute each year to match your earnings up to the limit( depends on account type and IRS limits for the year) at brokerage or bank IRA and invest in investments you feel comfortable with like stocks, bonds, mutual funds and cd's. 

My wife also complained about the orange-ish colored pine everywhere, bear-printed comforters, bear-themed bedside lamps and more. 

You negotiate it between the 2 of you.If they decide they're not going to do anything and your not comfortable with doing or paying for the repairs, you just tell them you're walking away from the deal.

But if you don't feel comfortable driving though the area during the day, that is a pretty good indicator.

I'm a visual person and I like to see things with my own eyes for my own comforts.