The chimney contractor replaced the cap, but requires the branches be trimmed before he can perform repairs on the chimney because it is still leaking into the fire place after the cap was replaced. 

Purchased it for $65,000.00 and replaced the plumbing, floors, cabinets, and painted for 18k.

Remain responsible for rent, utilities, and other terms until a replacement tenant takes over.#2 can be a bad option in the middle of winter when renters are harder to find.

The STR, if purely an appreciation play,  is speculation to me. 

Considering the high deductible on House B, I am only filing a claim for House A, and coming out of pocket for the cost of repairing or replacing the roof for House B. 

They already replaced the head of the EPA (sorry earth) and now have there eyes on Jerome Powell.

These people do not know how to replace light bulbs, unclog a toilet, or find their a$$ w/both hands.   

I will need to remove the carpet and replace it with something durable and cost effective. 

Capex is usually lower, around 2-5%, since major replacements like roofs or HVAC systems are far off.

My allocation I mentioned above is purely what I would do based on my current financial situation.