Investment returns automatically deposited on a regular basis.

They will be able to update you on what you need to do to help fire proof your home, and if there are any other options to lower insurance like external fire sprinklers, sealing up, attic vents, defensible space, etc.

They are releasing permits now on a regular basis and things are able to move forward like they should.  

Are there any house at that price point that would rent for $1200-1500/ month with 20k worth of updating?"

We would regularly get emails with requests from new Kiavi staff or partners we had not previously been introduced to.

With the exception of some small markets in the Southeast, places like Cleveland are the only major metro areas where a regular investor can find cash-flowing assets with a mix of appreciation. 

I'm the VP of a roofing company in South Florida and work with a few good PM companies on a regular basis, a lot of bad ones too.There are good and bad PMs in each of those companies. 

Additionally, the house is 25 years old and could use cosmetic updates to increase rental appeal.

Could it be that your unit is not as updated or doesn't provide as many amenities as similarly-priced competition?

I updated the kitchen with high-end appliances, installed custom cabinetry, and added modern finishes throughout.