This way your current home became an asset.As for repairs - it the order to sell it, you will have to fix the issues because buyers do have their inspection as well. 

I'm just starting out looking for houses to fix and flip. 

Not wanting to take the tenant calls and then find a contractor to fix the issue.Also, for self managed landlords - would you ever use a service that ONLY managed the maintenance calls for you?

It was a deal where i lived in it , fixed it up and then turned it over to the PM when I  PCS'ed.   

Do they offer fixed and variable interest rates.

I agree with the large majority here...fill it in....fixing it will not get you the return back on it.

Hi I am looking to buy a SFR in Seattle area that is in bad shape for me to fix and add equity to.

also what 30 yr fixed  rate are you considering and what are the closing costs/ loan fees  associated  with the refinance …..you might ask  for  " low cost "  rate options for the refinance  in order to keep these expenses down …...if you refinance the loan to a new  30 yr fixed in order to make it cash flow better - always keep in mind that you can  apply extra payments to the new loan to  whittle the balance down

I was hoping someone out there could provide some guidance and things to watch out for just so that I am covered.At the end of the day, I want to get this fixed and back to being rented asap.  

It’s a 30-year amortization. 1 year interest only up front and then 9 more years fixed P&I. 10 fixed.