@Justin Shelton I wouldnt have it run down looking or anything like that on the exterior but the cost to landscape versus the dollar return on the appraisal, it typically isnt worth it BUT if you have very bad curb appeal in comparison to the other homes around you, they can make an adjustment.

In my market, the appraiser will use lowest sold RE and will make ridiculous adjustments.

One thing to note - if you package all 3 properties into one loan then any time you want to sell you'll have to have the other properties appraised and the loan amount adjusted. 

What are you seeing so I can compare and adjust if necessary?

I hired a public adjuster immediately.

I feel I need to use the other two for current listings so I can get a feel on finish level differences to adjust accordingly.

If you go that route, make sure to adjust your holding costs as it will likely take you longer to do those tasks than a contractor.

I had to pull off the road at least 8 times to stretch and adjust my braces.

As far as my current work, I am currently an ATP (assistive technology professional) and I help patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or at home get custom power and manual wheelchairs to increased their independence with their daily activities.

I do deals this way all the time.That being said if you have already offered the equity position and are looking to change the structure perhaps you should adjust equity on a Pari Passu basis.