Does anyone know if in Maryland, for the auctions that happen on the county courthouse steps, have the foreclosure deeds on each property already been executed or is there typically still a waiting period to have this done?  

Back end profits are what you receive over the longer time period, perhaps forfeiting some or all front end profits in favor of bigger opportunities on the back end. 

Which property or type of purchase will be producing more cash flow at the end of this time period? 

I just had a tent tell me the October rent would be short $75 because of a hospital emergency. 

Mainly properties that need work & have been sitting on the market for a long period of time.

Three initial strategies would be: 1) think about how much you could sell it for if you had to ditch it, 2) how much you could rent it for as a 12 month rental and 3) how much you could rent it for as a short term rental.  

I have started renovations (minimal needed, basically paint) and plan to make the property my primary residence and rent the property at fair market value after my hold period expires (2018).

Looking at the Fannie Mae website, I found the following requirements:Cash-out refinance transactions must meet the following requirements: The transaction must be used to pay off existing mortgages by obtaining a new first mortgage secured by the same property or be a new mortgage on a property that does not have a mortgage lien against it.Properties listed for sale in the six months preceding the disbursement date of the new mortgage loan are limited to 70% LTV, CLTV, and HCLTV ratios (or less if mandated by the specific product, occupancy, or property type – for example, 65% for manufactured homes).Note: Properties that were listed for sale must have been taken off the market on or before the disbursement date of the new mortgage loan.The property must have been purchased (or acquired) by the borrower at least six months prior to the disbursement date of the new mortgage loan except for the following: There is no waiting period if the lender documents that the borrower acquired the property through an inheritance or was legally awarded the property (divorce, separation, or dissolution of a domestic partnership).

So VRBO does my calendar, and mentions additional amenities provided as well.You can get an idea by looking on line and looking at properties to see what they are charging, how many days they are vacant and see if you can calculate how much you need during the off period.

Does the long term refinance you've selected require a minimum seasoning period?