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. 

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.

Some company paystubs have specific characteristics that are embedded in the document that make them a bit different.

They just need to include that language as part of the process.

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. 

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

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

@Eric JonesPerhaps a poor choice of words ... it's a consequence of being illiterate in two languages ;-)Through changing (hopefully lowering) the principal balance several times over the course of a period, you are changing the amount of interest accrued (or balance of interest owned/due if you prefer).We are on the same page here ... just some language differences.

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.