Swapping outlets out is pretty cheap and easy.2. and 3. 

We got a local bank to finance it at 3.58% swap(hedge), 10 year term, 25 year amortization, 12 months of interest-only, 3-2-1 prepayment payment, full recourse loan.

I know you said Brandon is your area, but I'd love to connect and talk if you're interested in swapping stories between your experiences in Brandon and my experiences in Tampa!

Should I swap my car for a truck?

However, still worth it to me, because now you have a fully rehabed property, we usually swap out all the machanicals and plumbing as well, and you won't have much capex for the next 20 years or so.

Better yet try and swap out the stove during a turnover.Is the stove not functional?

You could swap out whatever the lock is with a pin pad and it could be as simple as a simple 4 digit code that every apartment shares and they can provide the code in the delivery instructions on Amazon.

Until then, you can "swap till you drop."

Still need to solve the problem of employment history...but there's a chance they could extend the loan or refinance it to give you more time for work history (ask them if they could extend or refinance if you still couldn't get approved) to swap to a big bank w/ a 30yr conventional. 

It is likely a great purchase at a garage sale or swap meet on super steroids.