If its not there, cant be stolen

We thought about using credit cards to fund the renovations but don’t want to risk damaging our credit score to do so.

Multiple people tell me that if I just simply keep paying the Taxes for 5 years (now 3 1/5 Years) with written checks and or a Debt card In my name that I will be offered the Deed to the property by Pima County and they will have the Trust/Title Company Office sign it over to me...

I used a 10% off coupon + paid in HD GCs which were purchased for 85% on the dollar on gift card reselling websites. 

For short term rentals (or any length for that matter), do not leave out anything that you are unwilling to get stolen or destroyed. 

First few months should be focused on educating yourself on your local market, setting up a marketing budget, creating business cards, website, marketing materials to hand out etc etc etc.....you should expect the first few months to be difficult until your able to get a constant lead flow. 

I also sent them a $20 gift card, with the letter, as a nice gesture to hopefully ease any fears they may have about me as the new landlord of their home.

@Nathan G. your business card should say, "We deal with the crap, so you don't have to."

See principal balance.remaining termThe original amortization term minus the number of payments that have been applied.rent loss insuranceInsurance that protects a landlord against loss of rent or rental value due to fire or other casualty that renders the leased premises unavailable for use and as a result of which the tenant is excused from paying rent.repayment planAn arrangement made to repay delinquent installments or advances.replacement reserve fundA fund set aside for replacement of common property in a condominium, PUD, or cooperative project -- particularly that which has a short life expectancy, such as carpeting, furniture, etc.revolving debtA credit arrangement, such as a credit card, that allows a customer to borrow against a preapproved line of credit when purchasing goods and services.

On a good note, I have NO DEBT, NO CREDIT CARDS SINCE I WAS 19 yrs old.