The home has fallen into some disrepair, particularly the exterior, and needs about $70k worth of work, mainly given its size.

Banks certainly care about depository relationships and more specifically the size of those depository relationships.

I don't want to leave a lot of money on the table, but I also don't want to still be holding this when Winter rolls around.

Comps for appraisal disputes typically need to be more similar (size, condition, bed/bath count), more recent, and /or closer in location than the comps used. 

There, you'll find detailed information on investing, both in general and specifically in Las Vegas.Before I continue, note that unless otherwise noted, the charts only include properties that match the following profile.Type: Single-familyConfiguration: 1,000 SF to 3,000 SF, 2+ bedrooms, 2+ baths, 2+ garage, minimum lot size is 3,000 SF.Price range: $320,000 to $475,000Location: All zip codes marked in green below have one or more of our client’s investment properties.What we are seeing:The chart below is from the MLS and includes ALL property types and price ranges.Rental Market TrendsThe charts below are only relevant to the property profile that we target.Rentals - Median $/SF by MonthInterestingly, September saw a rent increase MoM ($1.21/SF vs. $1.18/SF), bucking the traditional seasonal slowdown trend.

Project size and asset class can greatly impact lease up schedule.

Because of your loan size, I would advise to buy the rate down using up to 2 points as those usually have the quickest ROI for the payment savings and you will not see rates drop low enough probably to do a refinance that makes since as it would take longer to recoup the cost of the refinance.HomeStyle Renovation loan does require all work be done by a GC so you cannot help with the repairs. 

But you will never get a GOOD Contractor to work for you when you operate like that.And you missed all the examples of what can go wrong when the customer puts themselves in charge of materials acquisition.....wrong items, wrong sizes, too many, too little, on and on.....

Generic online contracts or other one-size-fits-all documents can contain illegal provisions under state law that may cause legal and financial woeWisconsin Lease Laws In accordance with Section 704.44 of the Wisconsin Statutes, a residential lease can be considered void and unenforceable if it includes any of the ten invalid provisions outlined in the statute.

It would likely kill all your cash-flow.In my opinion, filing + advice for someone with that portfolio size should be less.best of luck