Long term prospect? 

If it's left in this condition, a prospective tenant surely won't want to move in in my opinion.

After finding an HML that will lend where your prospect house is (most will only lend in major metro areas or have steeper rates if they do lend outside metro areas), I would ask these questions:Are you a direct lender?

I don’t know what this would look like, but I want to separate myself from other prospective buyers, and still not pay more than my original offer.

Specifically in "Prospect Hill" which is the three block historic, hillside district on the southeast corner of Mt.

@Andrew PostellIf I was a prospective tenant, I wouldn’t rent a unit without a tub/shower in the master.

Cap rates in Austin are slammed (albeit long-term growth prospects look great). 

Nearly 100% of the prospects who approach my firm and DIYed their returns in the prior year are either preparing their returns in a materially incorrect manner or leaving advantageous strategy on the table.DIY software doesn't turn you into a tax professional any more than reading Web MD turns me into a medical professional.That said, if you are just starting out, you can probably get by self-preparing your return until you've reached critical mass and can absorb a rock star tax professional into your budget. 

You might want to try prospecting probate leads. 

Assessments from management’ and lease prospects that are good tenants Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?