Did nobody ever stop and say "oh, hey, maybe we should keep water pumps going because, ya know, no electricity no water pumping, NO WATER". 

Timing will make a big difference leasing this SFH in Seattle— if possible, aim for your vacancy to hit the market ~May 15th to June 15th, maximizing time on market for a June / July lease start date— this will give you the largest tenant pool, lowest vacancy time & highest rent.

Avoid any self-help eviction tactics like changing locks.Maintenance: As a landlord, you’re responsible for ensuring the property meets basic health and safety standards, including working plumbing, heating, and electrical systems.Inspections: While there are no mandatory inspections required before renting, your property should comply with building codes.

Loan to value ratio: The higher the loan to value ratio (LTV) is, pricing takes a hit.

The limit on scaling is your deal flow (mine never was that good) and time it takes to perform the value add (I got fairly quick for example, my last rehab did all new plumbing, electrical, and flooring.  

For example, we need proof of renters insurance and proof they put electricity in their name.So, it seems odd that you are accepted but they keep wanting more information. 

Anytime there are hurricanes predicted to hit a state in the area you are closing or fires, all lenders will pause funding/closing.

The culture shock hit us immediately, and we struggled at first—it wasn’t easy, but we were committed.Unfortunately, that initial investment didn’t pan out.

My out-of-state clients love it here because you can still find cash flowing deals hitting the 1% rule with lots of appreciation potential.

I do check placement (we do well on either platform but have a few more niche offerings for our area) so not taking that calendar booking "hit" much.