Any creative terms I can include in the appraisal contingency?

But the point is to close the gap between present state and rental state as quickly as possible.

And you will include utilities? 

You can include your time as a non-traveling nurse)*You must show a history of contract work.

The BRRRR can be difficult to pull off at present, yet there are still markets and properties it works with.

As a mortgage underwriter with a focus on Texas property , I can tell you that Texas homestead exemption does offer significant protection for homeowners, including those owning an owner-occupied homesteaded duplex.

Would love to be involved in the northwest if the opportunity presents itself.

I'd advise resending the contract, this time with your EMD included, and arranging for it to be wired directly to the attorney or title company. 

One electrician, who had been part of a previous inspection, got back to me and provided an estimate for fixing electrical issues, including addressing the knob and tube wiring. 

These guidelines are typically outlined in the community's governing documents, including the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), bylaws, and any amendments or resolutions that have been adopted over time.