It does appear an interesting alternative though.  

:)I would get yourself some education on alternative methods of finding deals, it's fun and from what you mentioned it appears you like rolling your sleeves up, researching, etc. 

We also have 25 licensed real estate agents at our firm who specialize in helping investors buy and sell rental houses.Our sister company does all the renovation and maintenance work, which allows us to be a true end-to-end solution for investors who are looking for discounted properties.Since we buy, sell, rehab, and manage for commissions instead of profits, we view ourselves as an alternative to the turnkey model that many companies offer.Personally, my dream is to own many more units across the southeastern United States over the next 10+ years.  

But it is a nice alternative.

Can be a less expensive alternative than investing in a pressure washer.

From a legal and ethical point of view, costs for your services need to be in line with alternative services available. 

You receive a "stepped up" basis as of the date of death (or alternate date as provided by the IRS code).  

I have also never heard of such polices covering loss of rent ... nor any policy providing loss of rent for a property which has yet to be put into service.You may be able to obtain an alternate form of builders coverage.The man to ask is @J Scott who does lots of renovations and just so happens to live in Maryland now.

Open to alternative locations as well.    

In fact, when the market goes down that's when the true investors back up the truck and buy even more deals!