@Rhia MckissicMost states require a lease to identify the owner of a leased property, whether a person, trust, LLC, IRA, etc.Landlord = Lord of the Land = Owner per deedAgent = someone legally representing the ownerProperty Manager = Agent

If the other person is helpful, I try and complete the request as quickly as I can.

But painting the exterior of a house for $500 is very reasonable, at least around here for any person of reasonable skill to paint a house.  

To OP: My personal research has shown little with regards to value beyond time.

I personally specialize on the financing side of the house and help people get from where they are to where they want to be in regards to lending and financing these deals! 

Basically investing a person that buys a property that will hopefully reap returns. 

If it's a cash flow fund, investors will receive their distributions throughout the life of the investment.

Personally I avoid buying anything built after 1950, which eliminates most of Downtown Suffolk. 

Have you been personally investing in the Columbus market? 

Personally I don't think you can go wrong in Newport News, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, or Chesapeake.