My contractor placed his bid to do all aspects of the renovation and then I did things like you mentioned, painting, help with clean up, hauled away trash to trim some of the costs.

But you get fairly reasonable people if you offer a clean painted place with newer appliances.Roseville was pretty easy to deal with, normal safety stuff for inspection.

Would you recommend I say this is my home and get a primary home loan or come clean and say it's an investment property and get an investment loan?

Just provide them with a clean. safe  place to live.

Your units, while not over the top, are at least comparable with those at your price point, clean and well maintained.An opportunity arises for you.

Cleaning up the outside landscape, changing the mailbox or house numbers, various demo work, getting dumpsters on site, etc.

Then, I always do what is necessary to ensure the residence is clean, safe and functional:Make sure it is extremely clean and free of odors.Give it a fresh coat of paint.

many hhoes have asbestos Siding. removal can be somewhat costly because they must be disposed of in special dumpsters and the ground must be cleaned around the work area.

Are you looking for cash from a wholesale deal or cash flow from something like a owner finance deal where you can clean it up and rent it back out.  

They seemed to be happy and they nodded in understanding.THE SECOND MONTHSomehow during the second month, when the newness wears off and the happiness falls into a routine, the new tenants become confused.