All of the items listed by Joshua above are good advice, having a property appear well maintained will help with the appraisal, but worn carpet vs brand new carpet is not dollar for dollar improvement in property value.  

Joshua Feit Call REIGuard.

Originally posted by @Joshua Woolls:Originally posted by @Bill Gulley:Yes and debts created in contemplation of bankruptcy can be set aside from protection under bankruptcy laws.

We're on the same page @Joshua Dawson!  

@Joshua Simon : I sometimes "cross-capitalize" some of my properties in the way that you describe (pull money from one to pay for another.)In your specific case, I would say that you're actually bringing 75K into the deal, not 0, so you can compute your CoC return based on the 75K going in.Also, I would still account the borrowing cost against the property your borrowed from.

@Joshua Dorkin has created an amazing product in Bigger Pockets.

@Joshua Fann,Came across this thread - seems like the types of projects we find ourselves in lately.

Joshua D.

Thank you, @Brandon Turner and @Joshua Dorkin and all of the BP community.

Gabriel,Joshua just put together a list of Hard Money Lenders.