Sure I always estimate ARV conservatively to play it safe, but that was quite a welcome surprise. 

now i have no where to live, its not safe or livible and firehazrds!

However, effectively the returns for all of the updates are negative (except for 1 maybe, attic insulation), so the logical solution is to not do any remodeling prior to selling.So if you're expected to pay retail to contractors, is it safe to say you should generally leave the property as is prior to sale?

Cleaning up is part of doing business, just as maintaining a safe work site is a part of doing business.  

Is it safe to assume that if I don't get notification that a renter purchased the insurance through VRBO they essentially refused the offer? 

What should I be prepared to ask - what kind of questions besides having my safe zone numbers ready to go?

So I am considering this to be my safe/quite entry into the business.Thank you.....

I’m not saying this deal is a home run by any means, but I’m proud of how it looks and the fact that I really am providing clean, safe, affordable housing for others for a (in the eyes of some, small) profit.  

If they don't want to loan you the money it usually means your deal isn't safe enough, i.e., the LTV isn't low enough. 60% LTV all-in money is relatively easy.

The midwest can be a fairly lucrative and moderately safe place to invest your money, but you still have to protect yourself by purchasing the right kinds of properties in the right types of areas.