But the past couple of years whenever I go in to access repairs, I've noticed they are not clean people.

For rental condition, make sure everything is clean and functional (and safe) and has amenities similar to those in your area and price range.... no need to make it look like HGTV after shots...Some of these items you list sound cosmetic and it may fair well in your rental market as is or with just some minor fixes (again, I would look at similar units for rent (not sale) in the area to get an idea if formica and older carpet is the norm in your area and price range...)And I would simply look at temporarily blocking off or restricting the fireplace use, clean the carpet, tack on the molding.

And if this real estate thing doesn't work out, you'll be out a lot less money.For most folks on BP they really just want access to the MLS, so being a salesperson is quite sufficient.

1) Josh has some media background in his past and seems to still have some connections.2) They're positioned their podcast format in a far more educational format so they have a very good idea on how to frame their content to deliver real value.3) They have access to one of the largest pools of investors and models of anybody else on the planet.Its interesting that so many investors on here complain about the existing shows.

When I am deciding whether to work with a potential new client one of the most important aspects is to make sure he has access to the funds that will be necessary to be successful.  

Immediately after buying Prop B you do a refi or 2nd mortgage on it and take the cash out to pay yourself back for the expenses incurred in improving prop A.The second way would be to tap equity on Prop A to improve it and then sell it have the new debt paid off as a mortgage lien upon sale and then complete the purchase of prop B in the 1031.Industry preference is that new debt is taken after the completion of the 1031 so there is no way the service could construe that you took out the debt as a way to access profit outside the exchange.  

IMHO you won't find the really good deals on the MLS, most Investors, (Like myself) already has access to it and will pick over what is on there.

His mother will have access to his accounts and will send me my rent check each month.I may take the opportunity to make some minor repairs in the apartment during the time.Thanks for all the advice.Phil

Even if the use is authorized, what do codes say about utilities, entrance and access?

However, I have a bunch of buyers interested in it, and they have not been granting me access.