My general contractor told me to charge her a $400/month pet fee for four months –which would allow me to save up $1,600 to cover damages- and then give her 30 days notice in May when it will be warmer and faster to fill a unit.

I do see how the knowledge could likely save me the equivalent in mistakes but none of us have a crystal ball.

Almost nobody in the Upper Peninsula has air conditioning though so maybe can save money on just doing a new furnace and not a full HVAC, we'll see.  

However, she has requested a Rent Credit.I have no problem letting her clean since that will save us money and allow her to get in there faster.

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

10% down 2nd home loan and savings from the proceeds of already owned STR's.

I have a large lump sum saved in an investment account for down-payment and any additional costs.

You got the interest savings right.

I started my career working for Marriott in New York and Toronto, specializing in dynamic pricing and maximizing revenue.

Should I go through with taking ownership of the property and try to salvage it for profit or do I refrain from even involving myself in the situation as it may cost more than it's worth to save it?