Keep in mind banks only require coverage in the amount of your mortgage balance - but could be risky if damages may exceed that.

Paint after major repairs/modifications are done, not before, and those shiny new appliances can wait until almost last so they don't get damaged in the chaos.

If someone damaged it, they should have paid, not you.Landscape?

I have the seller sign a Letter of intent to Lease and To OptionThe letter of Intent covers...Address, Rental Term, Renal Payment per month, Security Deposit, Possession Date, Option Sales Price (could new appraisal), Option Money (usually 3% or $5K min), Representations, Warranties, Covenants, and Indemnification, Legal Effect, Notice of Intent to Assign, Option Period (45 - 60 days)I have them sign the letter of intent (LOI), it goes to my attorney, and the attorney prepares the paperwork.There is an option release disclosure document that discusses that the buyer will be responsible for the following fee’s to be paid out of escrow at closing, which are for the release of the recorded notice of option, the assignment of negotiated purchase price, and the negotiated rent.2.

The dog is small and any damage has probably been done.

I wanted to add the cost I said for your kitchen is based on having to do primer and and 2 coats to cover the blue.With my units I am going over white that is worn down so I don't need as much paint to cover a larger area.Some nicer quality paints are mentioned in some other posts which I can see using in a flip or a really upscale high end rental area where the tenant demographic is different.For rentals I use paint that is cost effective and will pop and carpet that is made for wear and tear for the type of tenants I have.All they usually care about is it's "fresh and clean".

More people, more damage. 3/2 is still the "standard".How about size?

Being on a busy street shouldn't have a negative effect on renting but will have some draw backs when it comes time to re-sell.

I've made offers on several short sales in the past but never actually bought one.I've been told to put language in the contract to the effect of "property will be delivered vacant and all of owner/occupants' or tenants belonging will be removed before closing date".What about the final walkthrough?

Basically what happened was the builder did not complete the project and built only about half+ of the town homes, and some are not paying HOA now, so effectively there is a 50% HOA deficiency.