They can be for general or speciality (tile, paint, plumbing etc) contractors.

To break through this initial struggle, stay positive and rely on that network of contacts you have been building.Look for Multiple Streams of IncomeNew investors generally want to be in the rehab world.

What are you budgeting for general repairs?  

Usually the basics for good curb appeal and return would be:Green grass (no weeds or big empty patches), have the trees and bushes pruned.Use low lying flowers/shrubs at front of house so there's some color and character.. but you're not blocking up the view of front of the homeKeeping things generally 'manicured' is the better way to go. 

I generally write them off because I know they have no idea what they're looking for.

In general things which qualify as origination indebtedness include money used to acquire, build, or substantially improve the primary residence that secures the loan.

@Joanna Lenn The general rule is that putting appreciating property (e.g. rental real estate) inside of a corporation, whether S Corp and C Corp, is a no no. 

Above & Beyond= completed early, under budget, solved some major problems for cheap or in general showed up on time and had a good attitude

The 31 chapters of Proverbs, KJV or Amplified(Amplified is very easy to read not so old-timey), even without the aspect of religion the insights gained for business and life in general from Proverbs is profound. 

Very generalized rule of thumb, expenses usually land around 50% of gross rent.