I learned a expensive and valuable lesson and just want to start fresh without ruining my credit.Originally posted by @John Thedford:Are they WILLING to accept a DIL?

If not, I was going to repaint anyway.Probably won't do this with the duplex I'm rehabbing since it will be freshly, professionally skim coated and painted for the next tenant.

The neighbors were bringing us fresh baked cookies and drinks, lol.   

Usually I will make repairs or replace but I have one tenant that whines about EVERYTHING-- most recently his oven isn't baking evenly--  he can pay for this one.However, when I upgrade a unit i buy new "scratch and dent" appliances usually with very minor damage for my tenants to use (without warranty)

Bake in extra funds for things you don't know about.

If I drive by a house with a freshly rehabbed exterior I would make the assumption that the interior is in similar shape and value it using the Good condition sales.

And due to the vapor barrier, (a huge plastic sheet) all the little (and not so little ) poopies stayed nice moist and fresh!

I have many relationships with people that need help with a fresh start in recovery, prison release and abusive relationships.

For 20 years he was on the road for 80% of the year, and was just looking for a fresh start in life.

Picture is my unfinished basement after a fresh coat of white paint and daylight bulbs.