Normally I could just wait, but during my approval for the offer, I had to lock my rates at 6.25% FHA and the rate lock period was over around the 16 of July.

Not sure who is in 1st position but maybe catch up the payments and deed in lieu of foreclosure and wrap it hoping it doesn't trigger due on sale then sell it on market.

Try the lithium batteries before you change out the lock.

Basement: If it's unfinished, it might be best to lock it off, use it for storage and cleaning supplies, and only provide access when guests need to use the washer and dryer.Size: 2/2 is enough space for most of the guest traffic there, especially if you can fit in a bunk bed.Well water: It's super common here.

So I pulled the trigger

The market rate for a full-service STR co-hosting company is 25% gross after cleaning fees.On average the following would be included... 24/7 guest communication, vender oversight, weekly updates on the OTA listings, make sure maintenance and deep cleanings get done...but owner pays the expense, stain removal on linens, marketing the property, keep supplies stocked...again owner pays the expense, keep property guidebooks updated (digital copy and hard copy), security (locks, cameras etc.) oversight, bi-weekly pricing software management, walk the property regularly, provide monthly reports, and obviously any guest problems that arise time to time.

Securing a stable income seems like the priority before locking down on a home. 

I believe the manner that she locked the door that she has locked herself out.- overall "damage" is very minor as it will involve cleaning up after her, taking out her trash, and carpet cleaning throughout ($200) to get cat puke out of carpet- odd note was that she has a huge real Christmas tree which she left....who buys a Christmas tree if they intend to leave - confirmed via talking to her mother (emergency contact on my pet agreement) that she has moved to a new rental property- I have not filed the 3 days quit or cute as I'm concerned that the terminology indicates (perhaps I'm reading to far into it)that if she leaves the lease will be terminated.

I plan to install new locking mailboxes, that would also allow for secure package delivery.

@Stetson Oates, Thanks, and you are right, market conditions would limit how much of the initial funds one would be able to withdraw.I should also add that, while I am not an accountant or tax professional, it appears that at no time in the strategy above would one trigger a taxable event, since you're not selling any stocks or property.