I mean, I'm sure most landlords don't set out to be slumlords, but I don't even think I could stand that perception of my business.To explain a little further, and to build off @Mike Cumbie, this is a personal loan, with the justification of "buying property" (or something to that effect), to cover a significant portion of the purchase and rehab costs I cannot cover out of pocket.

Currently living in this SFH (relocated from Bay Area, Cali) while we plan out our next investment.Had literally no investment experience or knowledge with these transactions, but after seeing what could be done with a little common sense (and good timing), I'm optimistic about what can be done with more experience and knowledge.Life goals: 1) To spend more time with my family 2) To give back to family, friends and society (philanthropy) 3) To volunteer my time to great causes 4) To invest in great ideas 5) Leave a legacy for those I loveReal Estate goals: 1) Hustle and do what it takes to meet my life goals 2) Still planning my ideal REI strategy, but it ultimately would involve having a large portfolio of cash flow positive properties to live off and continue to fund investments.

The things you are talking about won't increase the rents or perception of the property much at all.

My own opinion (and just that an opinion), the original person may have been referring to common perceptions about "age", i.e. that you have a short time horizon, lower risk tolerance etc.  

Even more than just that, I really believe there is a strong chance a judge will have a different perception of this scenario than they have for most cases of squatting.  

The investing model you develop for yourself will empower you to be able to take action and feel comfortable in whatever investment you own/flip/or participate in.I would also change your perception of debt so you can see the advantages of leveraging debt for cashflowing assets.  

And once this kind of behavior goes in, the right and most humane thing to do is make it very clear to the tenant in a lasting way that this sort of behavior is not permissible from adults in our society who have signed a contract with each other, because it isn't.Yes MA is a tenant-friendly state.

There is just way too much liability with our litigious society.  

no average jo blo can save their way to wealth, society keeps people in debt, ergo amortization of debt....buying and hoarding stuff(in storage you pay busting out of your garage no less ), stuff you don't need rotting in storage or does not have value other than cashflow for storage unit business owners.

That's my perception and opinion, anyhow; I'm sure they vary.