That statement does not paint the entire picture when it comes to how multiple hard inquires will effect your credit score. 

It is ALSO a great way to F up and do things in the wrong order, take 5 times longer (doing it yourself and taking longer can often cost you more in holding costs than just hiring a pro to do it quicker).Looking at the bigger picture, getting things done with permits and using contractors enables you to focus on the business rather than working in the business.

I have pictures of that renovation on my profile.

All they have to do is post it and take a picture of it.

Maybe try doing some intel to get a true picture of where you stand.

@Nina TelthorstThat's very true.Properties have to be comp'd against "like" properties that are similar in style, size and utility AND that have closed in the last 6 months or so to have an accurate picture of value. 

This site also has great calculators so you can put in your numbers and run them on a specific property to help you see the overall financial picture. 

We install custom oak kitchen cabinets with high-quality hinges and drawer rollers so when a tenant damages the cabinets we can remove the face, make new doors and drawer fronts, paint the frames and our cost never exceeds $1200. i don't know how well your cabinets will hold up or what you will do if they start to sag and fall apart.

They weed out the weak and the weak in their mind  is the lowest paying customers.

A sense of urgency: People aren’t browsing Zillow to pass a slow day at work—they want to rent right now, crowding the market with high-intent customers.