Alex, please try using the search function as this has been discussed many times over the last few months. 

Regarding your funding issue, I would continue to improve your credit so you can get a HELOC, make your house functional and livable for future renters, and just do as much work as you can.

I completely re-did both bathrooms, re-working layouts to be more functional. re-did floors, tamed lot, other minor cosmetic upgrades and repairs.

.$500 for a false alarm is crazy and I certainly wouldn't pay it, particularly when all the safety devices are installed and functional.

“That’s why most agents tell people: ‘If you get a renewal notice, take it and don’t worry about the premium [increase],” he said.Owners of older roofs have few choicesInsurers don’t care whether a 10- or 12-year-old roof is still functional, Handerhan said.

When these have occurred we've used the chat function to reach customer service and the issues have been resolved in a relatively timely fashion.

I love it when I go into a new market and it takes months of getting my teeth kicked until I finally get something then next thing I know my system is functioning and the deals are coming. 

The house would technically still be functional, would they expect you to close?

It does not have to be a spectacular shed, just functional.

I personally have used Smartbnb Calendar function to visualize cleaning projects, and have also used Turnoverbnb and Google calendar to look for cleaners and arrange projects.