Risk Tolerance- We are no longer okay with the risk of having a bad snow season.

As bad as CA is, people won't vote them out.

The real estate market is not a very efficient market, it is heavily influenced by deeply human factors.

You need to disclose it either way, why pass on something you know is bad to the next person?

Yes, bad time of year to rent, but making exceptions to rent quickly may not be in your best interest.

You are in a very bad position because of this - "I also don't have a GC and am managing the rehab myself and planned to spend under $2,000 for this."

Will not comment on training but just realize during bad economic times land depreciates the fastest and is the most illiquid.

Having a detailed rehab plan and experienced team is critical.Not Screening Tenants Properly:The rental phase is crucial, and bad tenants can cause property damage or miss rent payments, disrupting your cash flow.

Your idea of doing so is not a bad one at all, but what you may find is that owners may rebuff the disclosure and try to find another company that doesn't require disclosure.  

Every review I've read that has actual experience has something bad to say.