This kitchen is a battle you can choose to confront or sidestep but don't blow money trying to do half a job and get no return.  

I am neither a real estate agent or a lender OR  a property manager for money.  

Instead of renting, move that money into a more valuable asset and continue building equity.

also, spend the money on professional pictures. it shouldn't cost too much and you don't get a chance to make a 2nd impression.

.- Try to find off market deals for way cheaper (e.g. using hard money, then refi into a rental loan)- Try to find properties where the owner will finance a big part of it and you get only a small loan with higher interest rates for the down payment.- Get a property subject to where you take over payments for a loan with lower interestfeel free to reach out and discuss some ideas

It's unlikely to cash flow, meaning you are losing money every month.

Most I know who've done this in the past say it's not worth the time and money.

Another option would be to contact a hard money lender.

What you are proposing is the classic money loss situation unfortunately.

Thank you for this information, I am assuming by non-conventional you mean hard money, bridge loan, etc.