Be an innovator not a copy cat and reap the rewards, or endure the failures.

Stuff 3: If I had the team in place and the deal ready, I'd bank all the equity and cash flow but would have to endure the process of getting to that point.So here's my issue.

It's a great way to get in at a lower cash outlay if the parties are willing to endure living in the construction and also the property as it won't likely be your dream home.Just my 2 cents!

No, then move forward ambitiously. you cannot stop along the way and worry if someone may or may not get their feelings hurt by percieved slight they might endure by your hands.

In my response, the last email sent, I listed all the abuses endured and bad business practices.

For a normal sale, depending on the sales contract, there may be monetary limits for repairs the seller will endure in order to sell the property.

have 8 months under my belt so far and have endured as much or more "setbacks" as I've ever seen in all my years of land-lording (lots of appliance, A/C, idiot guests that demand refunds due to crumbs in the toaster [no joke], and the dreaded HOA Special Assessment.

Yes, well it sounds you have endured a series of trials and have lived to tell the tale.

It also has endured some upgrades in the kitchen and window department.  

I think it's a good practice to check on tenants after a storm or inclement weather to make sure they are "safe" and don't have any issues with the property.