I recommend you really study your market to determine the appropriate rent rate, then market yours 5-10% below the competition for a six-month lease.

This will affect how you market a lot.One piece of advice on what you wrote.

Quote from @Reginald Glascoe: I definitely don't want to start this process over again. 

I do not remember the numbers but this property obviously needed full rehab.  

To minimize this tax burden, consider the following strategies:1.

Purchase price: $8,500,000 Cash invested: $3,450,000 This property was acquired from a motivated seller at a 20%+ discount to market value.

Hi Gavin,This is fairly common, and it’s great that you’re thinking ahead about how to handle utilities responsibly.

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.There are over 20 real estate accountants on this site.

Scott's book on estimating rehab costs, it's a must read in this area: https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-book-on-estimat...In addition to that, I would check out my article on due diligence.

Quote from @Chris Seveney: @Joel BarjonThe servicer of the loan should send this to you.