Also expect that your early decisions might need to be adjusted or changed as time progresses.You really need to consider if you expect the website to attract people or if you will be using other marketing to drive people there for info.See if you can get some input from Josh as he has a web background that exceeds the BP site.John Corey

Just ask anyone that's had to help with evictions on a few crack houses; Or having to visit a property once a week and make maintenance and utility payments for 4 months before ever listing the property.When you make your offer directly to the bank or asset manager, that offer is sent back to the listing agent; in some cases (very few), this act can cause the agent to be looked upon in a poor light.

There are lenders who are not concerned but those lenders will charge higher rates, have poor terms and pre-payment penalties in many cases. 6 or 12 months seasoning will open up all the normal lending options.As Scott mentioned you really need to understand the refinance assumptions before heading down this path.If you want to pay commercial rates and terms many commercial programs will let you use the appraised value.

Landscaping and curb appeal are poor to marginal at best.

You are trying to sell something and they are the one taking the risks as the buyer.They will want to make their own decision.

You are renting.The capital gains treatment applies after you own the asset for 1 year.THough you could reduce your tax bill if you held title long enough to fit the capital gains tax treatment rules it might not be the best investment decision.

Please state a reason for your decision.

It was a good deal at the time because it was in poor shape.

As a proper business, that utilizes credit information to make financial decisions, you pay business rates for this information.

That is an investing decision that is not tied to the net income after operating expenses.John Corey