It could be some sort of skill set for renovations, design for furnished rentals, specific market knowledge, owner occupied loan products for a house hack, etc. 

There are a lot more things that occur as part of the contract that would be included including valuations for each parcel, specific tax consequences, proffers offered to the city etc. 

But if you have a cash buyer who is specifically looking for income property, and even more specifically a vacation rental property,  I firmly believe that there is a value add from having a working STR there.

I’d recommend confirming the scope of work and checking with the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors to determine if a license is needed for your specific project.

I was following this post so disappointed no one has any specific recommendation.

The agreement specifically allowed KeyGlee to use the End Buyer's EMD to secure the underlying contract with the actual seller... and to forfeit that EMD if the End Buyer failed to close.

I 100% would keep the money if they do not check in.Your question specifically - We do not pay our cleaners for any scheduled non-cleans. 

I'm data driven and would love to immerse myself in IL, AL, MC specific property, demographic and investor-centric data sources the same way I've done in my previous area of focus.

It’s worth reaching out to your lender to discuss the specifics and get a quote based on your improved property value.

The are some specific limitations on SUVs and crossovers even if they're over 6000 pounds, so you should make sure the particular vehicle qualifies.