So we had to find a way to get started on it somehow and get some valuable experience.So we decided to open a Real Estate Marketing Agency focused on FSBO... nothing against agents! 

We Completely renovation the kitchens, fresh coats of paint throughout, stainless steel appliances, new toilets, lighting, Ceiling fans in every room, removing the baseboard heat and adding individual room heaters.

Thank you for your time, it is a valuable resource,Jacob Hodge

Since it's rust, that means Iron / steel.

While the pain of losing a parent is never easy, he taught me and in many ways continues to teach valuable lessons. 

The listing agent can go over basics of what a showing is, who will be present at a showing, how to prepare for showings (putting away valuables, medications, etc), what they need to expect during the contract period (inspections, appraisals, survey, etc).  

A great contractor is worth his weight in gold, and frankly, a lot more valuable than a PIA tenant.Talk with your lawyer (*I'm not one*) but in most cases the tenant can't just decide to "put his rent in escrow" on a whim.

In contract law you cannot have a valid contract without a transfer of valuable goods which each side must possess.

Can't tell you if what you are providing is valuable because we don't know what you do, maybe with a little more info we can make a better informed answer. 

They paid a much lower rate, but gave us valuable feedback which we took and made the place better.Then we listed it on the various sites after it was completed and photos were done.