I will definitely be more prompt next time this happens (fingers crossed it doesn't, but that seems hard to imagine after my experience thus far.)I've done a load of research throughout this process, but have still learned a load more from bouncing things off the Bigger Pockets community.  

It did not provide property owner's info (I entered my own home) and the screen you agree to pay $1 on actually signs you up for an $18.95/mo plan.They are prompt at cancelling and reversing all charges.

This, along with the fact that long projects with fluctuating cash flows may have multiple distinct IRR values, has prompted the use of another metric called modified internal rate of return (MIRR).

I am scheduled to close in three weeks, and plan to promptly have new floors installed, a fresh interior paint job, and put it on the renters market.  

@Lillie MAnon,You expressed a desire to live in the down south place a portion of the year without me or anyone else prompting/nudging/hinting, so I'll share this option because I believe you can mostly accomplish your goals without fraud and I don't believe you want to commit fraud.Buy the first one FHA 3.5% down primary residence.

If it's not necessary don't buy it, and if you have a debt pay it promptly as you can.

Find an experienced and local Team members who are trustworthy and return your calls promptly.  

Contact other clients of the PM co and see what they have to say about how promptly they handle maintenance requests. 

So that when I begin evaluating and looking for properties I can quickly see a good deal and make a prompt decision.

I tend to only look at this stuff at tax time and promptly forget it in between, but if memory serves, if you make $100k or less, you can use $25k in passive losses to offset active income, with that amount decreasing to zero at $150k.