Quote from @Jason Wray: Yes, you can use an FHA 203K program or even convert it to Fannie mae and use a renovation loan if the LTC/ARV allows.Cool thanks for the info!  

I would probably take the risk at $500, but $1k feels more of a ripoff like most guru programs.

Perhaps this can be programmed in AirBnb but for now, having my own process that works independent of any one platform (VRBO, etc.) makes me feel better/less reliant on just one path for success.

Full Disclosure, He has a monthly subscription program to which I am an affiliate of.

Does anyone have any recommendations on property contact programs and software?

These programs usually need a 700+ score. 

The Fannie and Freddie programs handle this issue slightly differently.

Well, the latest "clarification" of the vague memo is that "rental assistance programs" are exempt from the pause - so I am expecting payments to arrive as usual.

If there’s physical damage dishwasher goes out 3 times in one year like it has in the program I work at the company pays the first $500 towards repairs or the new one.

I'm on the hudvash program and have been on it successfully for 16 years.