8 hours one way and 8 hours back, gas, motel bill, plus two days of my time is a lot of trouble.

Consult your CPA but this may be way more trouble than it's worth for very small $ investment(s).

This fact will help every employer in the region keep and attract the employees needed to make them successful.The Realtor.com analysis of Toledo notes that we’ve seen our “share of troubles over the past few decades,” but the real estate market has remained resilient with good options in the city and the suburbs.

He will have the most experience knowing what works and what can cause trouble, once there's trouble. 

I don't see your temporary power, fencing, porta potty, security in the costs.

There are some improvements that i'd like to do to increase resale, and just general upkeep (ie- new tile floor in kitchen, replace fence that is end of life. 

I'm having trouble finding the right person to work with (quick responder, able to get good pricing, etc.).  

You really need to be honest with yourself and if you think 3 months of non payment will solve the problem, look in the mirror on why you got in trouble.

All of the advice given by previous commenters is good but if you are brand new and are paralyzed by overwhelming information and having trouble getting forward momentum, this could be a great fit for you.

Formulated my goal, used a combination of leverage and self funding so that I don't get into trouble if things start to go drastically sideways, and will be achieving my goal with this last closing I have scheduled for the end of May.