It has to be move in ready, but there are exceptions for minor updates like energy efficiency updates.

I haven't faced any challenges yet since owning but will update over the years if any should arise Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I know I have to make sure the VA updates the benefit. 

That's a much smaller loss than what you've currently paid.A good PM would give you regular updates and take charge of the situation to protect your income.

Each meeting includes info and market updates like what I've laid out above.

Builder keeps on blaming on suppliers etc, every time there is a new story and hard to updates on delays.

This house does have potential but will need a lot of updates (and money), both in the immediate and long term future in order to make it what I am looking for.

We created new back entrances to the parking space as well as updated all the cosmetics and did over $40,000 in new landscaping and concrete.

By changing any of those, you then are required to update the code for the room, which would most likely add to your list the requirement to add a smoke detector, which may not already be present in the room if it is not a new home.Now, that is the RIGHT way to do the conversion. 

They've been good- The first property we bought rented quickly, the property manager filled it quickly, and they send monthly reports and updates.