Luckily there is another shower so that takes a bit of the pressure off, but I'm sure the tenants will want it done quickly anyway (as would I)

Unfortunately, the shark bite connections create a weak point and are the first place to fail when there is pressure in the line due to the expansion of the freezing water. 

I'm sure they can still survive by using the stove top, microwave, sandwiches, crock pot, pressure cooker, or whatever.If it's going to be a long time, you can try contacting a furniture rental store to rent an oven.

For ground mounted systems any racking, concrete footers, earthwork and trenching etc. is included so a new roof may fall into that same category of associated expense.

I would like to think TCS is doing what they can but I the project seems stuck, the losses are mounting, and seems that there is no end in sight for getting the permit and starting rehab. 

He's got a production-oriented background and crew and does lots of new construction and commercial work, he doesn't want to mess with filling holes from pictures and TV mounts of prior tenants. 

As a new investor, take your time and don't be pressured.

(pressure treated wood contains pesticides)Solar hot water heater or on demand tankless Low flow faucet fixtures and toiletsNon-VOC (volatile organic chemicals) paint, caulks and sealantsReverse osmosis household water filtration systemRecycled tile, bamboo or cork wood flooring with non-toxic underlayment, or natural fiber carpeting (most standard laminate and carpeting contains toxic sealers and chemical treaments/dyes)Greywater recycling system for plumbing

After the 5th year you can refinance it into another 5 year ARM at the current rate (He said the rate has not changed in years, curious to know if there is pressure now or not since they are portfolio lenders).His recommended plan was to REFI the primary residence for $200,000 on the 4.5% 5yr ARM  and pay cash for the rental property and own it out right (transfer my equity to the rental from my primary)To get a second rental property of $200,000 purchase price: REFI the paid off rental at $160,000 with 4.5% 5 yr ARM (can only do 80% REFI of the value of the rental= $160,000) and HELOC the primary residence for $40,000 for the down payment ($40,000 HELOC + $160,000 REFI = $200,000 purchase price).I found out that if I did the REFI ARM, that the ARM lien would have to be in 1st position and the HELOC I will have opened would have to be closed (and i'd be out $750 for early closing costs). 

If you pressure the seller there's a good chance they walk.