Cause once that contractor has that money it is his, you have no recourse whatsoever in getting reimbursed for shoddy work and pictures can lie. 

See the table below which compares what is on an MLS data sheet and what an investor needs to evaluate a property.Below is a high-level summary of the tasks an investor needs to accomplish.

That being said, like most things with being a landlord, if you are a decent person treat your tenants like people, remain communicative and respectful, make necessary repairs, it is highly unlikely you will ever get sued or anyone will ever question if you did everything by the book.  

I made a deal with two highly motivated sellers, they're ready to go. 

These are investment promoters and the investments they market are highly speculative, difficult to evaluate and there is a high likelihood that you could lose your entire investment.

RENT HIGH in newly refurbished in and out. 

I learned that there are great opportunities to purchase low maintenance, fully remodeled homes in places where there are high quality management teams in place that can produce nearly passive income.

I REALLY WOULD APPRECIATE EXPERIENCED HIGH QUALITY ADVICE. 

It’s very efficient, high quality, customizable, and affordable.

Can you opt for high deductible?