I learned to cook because the foods I liked are expensive in restaurants.

Our lender informed us that in order to qualify for a conventional loan, the property needs to undergo all repairs outlined in our purchase agreement in order for be appraised as 'Average' ( appraiser stipulated that the repairs requested in our contract would satisfy the necessary items to bring the property up to Average Condition).

In the book they have a whole list of items to ask for from the seller to better help you value the deal.

As stated above, except for any food or drink you order there is no charge to attend.

I do understand that if I were to resell when the tenants are in place I would need to transfer the money, but I have some small maintenance items I want to address this month and instead of borrowing the money from my bank to make repairs can I use the last month rent money.  

I was in food a long time ago before getting into commercial rel estate.

I told him I will pay to move and a storage unit for any items he wants to keep from the vacant two year house and pay all fees he has. how do I pull him on the boat?

How do you estimate the actual (or close to it) cost of these items?

It will be a sacrifice in one way or another, just have to decide if this is really for you and if you are willing to sacrifice time, luxury items, or sleep to be successful. 

Or holding back huge amounts for punch list items, like holding back $1k for a crooked light switch plate because that means the electrical "technically" isn't complete.