The cost of repairs / rehab is absolutely outrageous in most cases and  usually does not cover by a small pet deposit. 

We make residential and commercial windows and doors that covers the east coast and Bermuda.

If you don't need the equity i would look at renting if possible or doing an owner finance deal on it with higher interest rate to cover the underlying lien.

Some of these points (1, 3 & 5) are covered in the details of the deal: Not CBS, roof in good condition (5+ yrs), wood exterior would need some repairs in short time, electric OK, plumbing would need repair.

I just needed to hear the real world expenses and reach out to close friends to see if  2-3 commissions covers cost well still adding value to my own plan.

But if you don't have enough to cover expenses, can you fund the expenses from non-IRA accounts?

What’s the best type of Kilz primer (or other primer) to use on a bedroom’s walls and ceiling to permanently eliminate or cover up a smoky cigarette smell from someone who smoked in a bedroom?

Or other things like some windows don’t have screens.

Does anyone have any experience screening renters?

Most banks would be more concerned with your net worth (personal balance sheet) to see that you have equity to cover any short comings should they have to foreclose.