However, this rule is more property- or activity-specific and can be easier to meet than the 750-hour rule, depending on your portfolio size and involvement level.

It depends on what the property appraises for in 24 months,  if you will be able to get home owner's insurance, if lenders are lending and so on.

If I had to pay my cleaners on top of the loss income it would impact even more as my cleaning fees range from $100 to $400 depending on the property.  

It makes sense to run the numbers, but will depend on the appraisal. 

A good manager will handle everything from marketing to maintenance and tenant screening, saving you time and stress.Vendors and LandscapingBuilding a team of dependable vendors—like landscaping companies, contractors, and insurance agents—is critical.

STR it will cost you big.this isn't a difficult job depending on the fridge location.

Depends on the property honestly. 

It's called a payoff statementif it's a big lender you will not buy the loan as it will take forever, you are better just paying it off. you then can foreclose based on the total balance owed to you which is both loans and any accrued interest. regarding fixing property or selling as is, that really depends and needs to be evaluated on a case by case basis 

It will all depend on what your goals are.Ask them questions that will help you determine whether they have the value/knowledge that you'll need to get closer to your goals.

Alternatively, take the average of what utilities were the last year - divide by 12 to get a monthly average price and add that into the rent based on square footage (you may be able to do this depending on market rents).