I am locked in due to various circumstances and will loose my 13k deposit plus miscellaneous inspection and other costs totaling around 15k.

Not sure why but I tried my key to enter the apartment she changed the locks to my doors.

Rates are low now so I'd try to lock in those rates ASAP.While personal residences often do not make good rent properties, it sounds like the math works in you case. 

meters are a mechanical device and they can fail.

@Max T.Does getting it under contract lock me into the deal?

One thing though for those lucky or smart enough to lock in those 3% 30 year fixed mortgages.. their payments are less than rent.. so unless there is some sort of other life event I think you will see less defaults generally.. and for sure as one that plays in the courthouse steps .. we see this big time..  

I am new to this and had some fear behind making the mistake of locking myself into a deal where there was significantly more damage to the property then meets the eye.

This flexibility is nice as opposed to being locked into a 5 -7 year fixed term note with a huge pre pay or balloon payment.Best of luck in your RE 

You can track all history, lock it at at certain temp and operate in economy mode when the unit is not occupied.

This is the world we live in today you have to lock everything up.