In addition, some investors would be motivated to mark the deals that they're interested in as having a bad ARV or repair numbers in an effort to scare off the competition.

Upper cabinets first that's no secret guy.

Feel the urgency you're going to feel in 6 months now and get the peddle to the metal.  10x your effort and find an Agent friend that can put in mass offers on your behalf but don't bombard them. 

I am going to make an effort to start going to these this year

Generally a mailing address is your residence, but that might vary by state.Today with the Internet there are no secrets so you will be found out if anyone decides to spend 10 minutes checking things out.Luke you are better off in just coming clean and being honest with your tenants.

There is no doubt that doubling capital gains will affect their behavior, because high income earners put considerable effort into tax strategy.

The cost isnt nearly worth the effort.

I will add some advice of my own:Spend the effort to understand the job (materials and labor required) prior to quoting it, and starting it. 

Maintaining a team requires effort.  

As with any turnkey company, you are paying a premium for your property but on the flip side you avoid all of the "risk" and effort on the front end.