**Realtor Referrals:** Lastly, I'm in search of reputable realtors in the area who have experience working with investors like myself.

You would probably have to partner with someone who has a track record, or at least a reputable GC, in order for a lender to consider you for a construction loan.

Explain the potential damage and costs involved with the water running continuously and put it in writing letting him know that he is not to touch the chain again, that if he needs service that he should notify you and you will take care of it.Additionally, there are devices you can get that will alert you if your toilet is running.

Once they move in, it becomes their damage deposit.

I like to think a jurisdiction would be hard pressed to revoke my rightfully obtained license without a healthy challenge for damages..anyhow MTR's are absolutely one of the most lucrative and necessary housing options on the Oregon Coast as very rarely can one find consecutive weeks or months of attractive furnished housing.

The growing list of issues include multiple poor quality tenants damaging properties and breaking leases with no recourse, and non-existent communication/accountability from property management to the point where I have zero faith in their personnel correcting the issues I'm experiencing. 

.- Address buyer's concerns with reputable local professional and expert evaluations and written estimates.For example if the deck needs to be repaired or replaced, during the contingency period I'll attempt to have at least 1-2 licensed contractors provide written estimates.

length of damage?

You definitely need insurance - one hurricane could wipe you out or cause enough damage to where it essentially (not literally) still wipes you out. 

Unless you can do some damage with about 30k which is how much you can potentially get based on your estimated value and remaining loan amount.