Terms are usually based on the deal, and your overall profile.

Based on your post (so far), I'd also recommend an inspector.

They will generate a report to you based on their findings.Type 2 - conducted by an engineering firm where they will have you complete a questionnaire.The questionnaire will ask you details regarding the house and therefore, I would recommend having a home inspection or appraisal at the time of completion.The above two studies have pros / cons and differences in cost and turnaround time.Best of luck.

Based on the local market, $15k for renovations seems light—have you had contractors confirm this budget? 

Just create columns for every week and the rows are the activity and color code them in logical order.

The cameras I have will begin recording based on movement.

This approach ensures you’re making decisions based on logic, not emotion.

Further Evaluation (Professional based)Comment 2: Yard wetComment 23/24/25/26/27: Electrical WorkComment 4/5/6/7/40: Glass repairs/sealedComment 28/29/30: Hvac repairsComment 49: Chimney inspected/cleanedRepair (Handyman based)Comment 3: Vegetation removalComment 12: Leaking hose bibComment 13: Sewer cap replacedComment 19: Door knob replacedComment 22: Replace all batteries in smoke detectorsComment 38: Replace clamp in sinkComment 39: Replace dishwasherComment 41/48: Dry wall prepareComment 44/47: Door repairHave you decided on a property manager yet?

.#2 Keep an eye on interest rates based on what the loan officers proposes. 

As such my market research is based on longterm rental criteria.