We (the buyers) notified our agent that the property must also be move-in-ready.We received images of the interior and exterior which showed the property in move-in ready condition/what appeared to be minimal to no deferred maintenance issues, the listing said "property inmove-in condition/turn-key".

And what is your price point and are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"?

Investors with 10 high quality rentals have historically turned out to be richer than the slumlord with 30 units. 

Earlier this year, we were also posted on Booking.com, and while the listing did produce several reservations, it came with a huge amount of frustration and more last-minute cancellations that we've experienced (significantly more as a %) than the other 2 booking platforms, Airbnb and VRBO.

It's shedding material from impact of sun's rays, that's how elec is produced.

What is your price range (or down payment range) and are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"? 

List of all items remodeled and how much they cost and the comps in the area (some appraisers come from out of the area and you know best what the comps are and numbers are).Other option: if the numbers turn to be tight and you cannot refi, I would think about selling it lower and taking less on the deal to get your hands washed from the project.

@Robby Sanchez Calling property managers who know the market(s) that you're looking in will produce the best results. 

Keep in mind if approved, you will only be able to turn on once for a max 72 hours so coordinate the appraiser if applicableYou bare all the costs of turn on and turn off costs with the utility companies. 

Then I'd turn it over to a collections agency.