Might in that if this is simply a deal that's on the MLS and all you've done is point it out to me, I wouldn't pay you anything. 

This all depends on the loan factors like Credit score, LTV, DSCR ratio (rents vs the PITI payment), and loan size.Good news rates are down but the other positive news is they are trending down and that means you can pull cash out now and then simply refinance in 12 months or more to lower the rate.

The Use and occupancy process in philly is simply ordering a certificate online.

With those considerations I moved on and simply figured you had gone a sort of guru route and I just thought 'good for him.'

The squatters threatened the landscape  personnel who were simply trimming trees which were objectively hazardous.  

And for these newer companies I have to guess they simply have not encountered or planned on failing projects so its all new to them on where what why and how to deal with it. 

Also, as both NC houses are paid for, is it a better idea to simply cash flow post-rehab or sell? 

Or simply prospects?

Those folks simply can't be relied upon to relay inquiries, showing requests, etc or to put your best foot forward.  

I'm definitely the "play it safe" type, which is why the buy-and-hold strategy appeals to me, and because this is all new to me I want to "start off slow", but I am open to hearing thoughts on other options I could consider as well.Put simply, if you were in my shoes, what would you do with that capital and now with one property under your name (if buy-and-hold is the most appealing strategy to you)?