mild cosmetic finishes (paint, carpet), updated electrical and replaced roof What was the outcome?

Very sweet personality and she was excited about the uniqueness of the property. 

Mark gets it.Yes they WILL scope you out, and if you are memorable, different, unique, anything that sets you apart, be it a fancy logo, a beautiful yomanz on the card, what ever  it is, it only helps your case.See keep this golden rule in mind when doing any kind of marketing.

Real estate is pretty uniquely insulated from the fluctuations of the market at-large, so investing in other things comes with greater inherent risks, of course (plus you can re-fi out and re-invest depending on the circumstances).

Updated kitchen, replaced carpet What was the outcome?

Cash What was the outcome?

If the numbers don't work put, consider potentially getting a loan from your investors to buy this property or some other legally allowed structure that will ensure the beneficial outcomes for everyone.

People at Flint didn't get the memo about the importance of good drinking waterThe people of Flint suffered the inevitable outcome of the arrogance and stupidity of a local government that made important unilateral decisions based on their layman's understanding of how their water delivery system infrastructure worked.

I wish you success and please keep all of us posted on what the outcome was.Joseph M.

Any banks/lenders offering unique incentivesI am looking at a conventional mortgage, 20% down, great credit