It lacks good standards for entry and results in a lot of noise from potential renters and messenger I not something I normally look at.

Guests normally don't like to be asked to cover damages that they caused and sometimes give a lower rating because we ask them to cover it even though they have COI that insures my listing.So I'm exploring the event guest screening option that they could put down the security deposit as well. 1.

Also the brand new AC unit put in by the seller was stolen before tenant moved in - thieves climbed a 7 foot fence.

But, if you have a good tenant then it is a good time to rewrite the lease to the one that you normally use and keep them for another year.

Normally when people ask about something like this, they are looking for a quick way to survey markets, but that's not a great idea if you guys are brand new.

who are advocating for this strategy but normally crickets from owners. 

I keep my balances really low and pay my credit cards weekly on payday so I don't normally run into this problem but I have seen the rare chance when I am on vacation and have large spend that aligns right at the end of a billing cycle where my reported balance goes up by a few thousand dollars. 

The guys who do cash out normally account for huge tax hits. 

A french drain typically costs around $25-$30 per linear foot.

If you don't have the downpayment, go make some cash so that you do, either through saving from your normal income or some real estate investing efforts.Your point on debt paydown, although true, is not relevant to the argument of BRRR vs. traditional rental.