The financial industry, at least the traditional large financial industry, wants to see a lot of data and be able to ascertain with reasonable certainty your long term delinquent rent rates, eviction rates, fees, rent increases, operating costs, and your (or your company's) personal financial picture and stability.

I have some before, during, and after pictures of a rehab in a gallery:http://www.biggerpockets.com/galleries/show/16

This could be costing you hundreds to thousands of dollars per month (depending on your situation of course), which in the big picture will net you less money in the long run.

BossLady,I hear where you are coming from.If people fill in their profile then they can indicate a state with each post (on the left below the picture).That will not work perfectly as some do not have states.

I would also ask for pictures from the manager and the technicians so you can see yourself.If this is damage due to abuse / neglect, the tenant is responsible for the cost.

It's a nice asset protection move and a way to become a small lender as well.If you're looking to grow your cash flow, then look at the big picture.

I could potentially advertise early but I wouldn't have pictures until the house is in order. 

Take the time to get good pictures - get the house cleaned up pristine and take good pics with good lighting. 

Replacing a light switch with a motion light switch, like garage or closet.

What I do is NOT show any pictures of the front of our house on the listings and I do NOT give the address, just the general area.