Seller merely has to repair items prior to closing to meet their contractual onligations. 

Then: I want the lowest interest rate possible.Now: I want the easiest bank to work with.I think my investing career has gotten easier and more fun since I've changed my mind on the above 3 items.

I have a very detailed log book that lists all of the items mentioned that i've kept since the beginning of my project.

Call your lender and ask them to confirm underwriting has everything they need from you, ask when they will issue final approval and follow up on that.See if the current owner will share their preferred vendors for the property with you - begin to reach out to them and introduce yourself.Have a discussion with your family about what items from the house you'll be taking with you.

Something to consider for the average investor that is curious about DSCR, there are plenty of fine print items. 

We finished remaining incomplete items and correct those items done incorrectly.

Their pricing isn't all that great but the service is good and they will wrap an umbrella liability policy around all of your personal items as well as up to 10 properties. 

It's not investment, and it's certainly riskier, but it's not some absurd concept.Leasing an item to use in business is pretty standard.I don't see why leasing an apartment or house to use as a short term rental is any crazier than renting a crane and using it in construction.

This will allow you to get to know the property, its maintenance items, and slowly tenant proof(upgrade) the units before you move back to CA.

I imagine sometimes people do not steal items (though sometimes they probably do), they likely break them and then they throw them out as to not be charged for them.