And then the next guests will find the thermostat temps changing on them for no reason and be irritated.  

Get a tougher skin. 

They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.

How do we know who is making these calls and where they get their info....do they have any skin in the game?

Buying without any skin in the game is high-risk and a recipe for disaster.

In your case, you have a decent amount of skin you can place into the game which should satisfy most lenders.Make sure you get fully educated on the process of rehab flips and how to get your acquisitions.

While it is possible to do deals with none of your own money, the more skin you can place, the better options you will have.

Why do you even care that she wants to change to a 1 year lease since you were fine with it a month ago, and how does it benefit you to irritate the tenant?

I ended up getting a reduction in price because of the copper plumbing and wiring theft, so I wasn't too upset, just irritated at the additional time it would take for repairs.Then, literally the day after my electrician finished repairing/replacing the damaged wiring, it got broken into again. 

It is just irritating living with dust, and debris, plus waking up with a contractor in your room.You may have to leave on a moments notice when you list.