In my opinion, Typically if sellers perform any work on the property it's a: done poorly, b: not the style I'm going with for the whole renovation, c: the sellers then generally look for a higher price.

At the same time you want to do what is best for ones health and family situation.

Christmas here will be very poor,

They have a poor work ethic and even poorer morals.

Of course the contractor that is hired is probably so poor for working on those projects they couldn't pay 10 bucks for an attorney to fight it.

POOR ANY AGENT SMITH right here on bp.

The tenants are looking to me for a solution and I'm certain this is reflecting poorly on my company, even though it's not my fault.

Have you read any of the books in the "Rich Dad Poor Dad" series?  

And exactly, we are both doing this in addition to our primary incomes -- he w his established contracting business, and me, currently w my health care management position, from which I'll retire early for a career change to Realtor (my exam is next week!).

Poor photos or lack of photos on MLSIn your case, I would have to say number one is your biggest hurdle.