Most of the major news outlets like that are poor resources

Mainly interested in getting a feeling for what flippers look for, how they go about the process, how to deal with unexpected problems, and just the day to day before I get into this myself.Thanks!

Use your credit card, and have a nice reserve for unexpected costs next time.

If not, how are taxes then taken out.  Lets

However, if I do have an unexpected financial need I can just write a check from the HELOC and access those funds immediately.This quick access is where  the danger resides. 

Vinyl plank or laminate is the best for a rental as tile would need backerboard-Paint the interior and exterior-Install a backsplash to spruce up the kitchen-Since it has been sitting, I would replace all the faucets-Freshen up the exterior with some landscaping-New Appliances-Save back some funds for the "unexpected"Good Luck !

Along the floor of the left wall is the 240v outlet for the dryer.  

New carpet, kitchen flooring, light fixtures/ceiling fans, paint throughout, new baseboards throughout, new electrical outlets/switches/cover plates throughout.

You can get one refurbished, scratch and dent, from a place like Sears Outlet and they're far from expensive.  

When people hit financial hardship its because something unexpected occurs and they don't have a good plan to address the surprises in life.