In addition, the cameras--- with multiple signs warning people they are being watched, and have the cameras high and very visible.       

Deficiencies may include, but are not limited to: burned out light bulbs, non-working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, inoperable doors, windows, or locking mechanisms.F.

You can learn how to fix anything on Youtube:CleaningPaintingScreen repairSome appliance repair Blow insulation in atticLight fixturesOutlet or light switch replacement Flooring (tile or laminate)Kitchen / bath faucetBathroom vanity and sinkReplace sump pumpToiletSheet rock repair (harder only to make it look good)Install dish washerDoor replacementWindow replacementKitchen cabinetsWater heaterShower replacementRoof (I have not done this)Garage door (I have not done this)HVAC (I have not done this and you need to be licensed in most cities)

Lesson learned - get a black light and treat the pee before using kilz.

I'll try to post updates bi weekly; In the past week, the following has been done: --New roof installed just before closing--Light demo completed to reveal hardwood flooring throughout the home, gut kitchen, remove bathroom fixtures, remove trash throughout home and backyard.In the next two weeks we have new framing in kitchen to be done, start some electrical updates, get the half bath and basement back together (those are the easiest) then do drywall patch and painting and refinish floors. 

You may even want to provide them with an inventory/list of what you're proposing to dispose of, and take photos, so they can't say you didn't warn them (and they can't come back and say "By the way, what did you do with Grandma's seven-carat diamond ring"?).

I did my whole house converting over the old knob and tube spaghetti works mess to 12 gauge plug ins and 14 gauge ceiling lights with 3 way switches where it needs it.

Can any investors that are using the BRRR strategy shed some light on the Refinancing portion of the strategy?

With that said,  I am hoping someone could shed some light to wether or not it is just best practice to stay in safer areas.  

In normal person language, this means the IRS lets you accelerate deprecation on things like cabinets, appliances, carpet, light fixtures, and other parts of the building.