I'll go with @Greg Scott line set metal cover idea and @Chris Seveney idea for painting the copper white.Thanks folks!  

It requires a solid FICO, that you get pre-approved with all current financials held in file beforehand, with the complete contract package submitted upon execution which starts the clock; insurance must be arranged within three days for lender underwriting. 

I was suggesting that if you wanted to do a 1031 of a property held in a LLC, they would be forced to also do the 1031 exchange.

@Christina Galdieri  A 1031 exchange is specifically designed for real property held for productive use in a trade or business or for investment.

I’m all for getting started and primaries make good rentals when only held for a year or two before they’ve had time to appreciate.

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Not sure how long you held the land, but there are some instances that the land can be used as a down payment. 

If the Owner wishes toterminate the agreement during an existing tenancy the owner will be held liable for payment ofmanagement fees for the duration of the existing lease as well as a $300 + GST cancelationfee.

Nomad also held the renter's deposit hostage even after I cleared the transfer with no damages to be charged.I had to remind Nomad there is a difference between “can” and should” , while you “can” hold a deposit longer it “should” only be done when there is a question about damages.My bank liked the guarantee, the disorganization inside Nomad and the horrible vendor management would cause me not to use them again.

@Kayla Elliott  Hi Kayla - this was a commercial mortgage loan with a local bank, that held it "in house" after it was issued.