To summarize, I am fully equipped, licensed, and knowledgeable to handle all aspects of the actual repair, however my ignorance lies within the funding (hard money) and the business aspects of home flipping. 

And yet, Jonathan's not hiding his identity behind initials and no picture. 

The equipment and infrastructure?

I have a local guy that can do it for around 8k, if the pool is accessible with his equipment. 

@Andrew SolIf it’s outdoor equipment as well and they don’t pay expect that equipment to magically disappear

Your background equips you to handle the admin work, but as you expand, consider outsourcing to focus on strategic growth.

They took that opportunity to scare them in the hopes that we or they would pay them something for their equipment.

You have to include concessions, DOM and changing interest rates, the direction the house points, trees and so on.In most markets, the houses are not identical one to another anyway.

I watched the 3:28:27 YouTube video "How to start an AirBnB business the ultimate free course" Rob posted on his channel Robuit and now feel equipped with everything I need to start my 1st STR.

The property is equipped with modern amenities including forced air heating and central air conditioning, ensuring year-round comfort for tenants.