One of the roommates moved out with little notice in mid October.

If you list it now, make sure to remove it around February/March and then re-list it on the MLS.I would also suggest going ahead and contacting lenders to see how people can qualify for the home.

I have one rental with a pool, I don't like the pool company I had used, and the pump was out, so I bought a pump online and called a plumber I use for small jobs,,,he doesn't speak english and I don't speak spanish.I showed him what we needed to do to plumb the pump,,he started and I left,,when I got back later I noticed he had run the pipe differently than it was before, but everything worked fine.A day or two later I was over trying to get the pool in better shape (since the pump was out a few days it had greened up),,when I went to clean the basket on the intake side of the pump, I realized the way he ran the plumbing, there was no way to get it out,,,he ran a line over the top,,you can open it, but no room to pull the basket out,,,so I just cleaned out the basket by hand and told the tenants that was how it was done,,,they didn't know the difference

But I notice some similarities with some companies like when they fund you they I start paying after six months. 

With two rentals, you're already ahead of the game and are well on your way.

Should I go ahead and make an offer or is this something to be concerned about?

Is this the norm when buying from a wholesaler, and should I go ahead and put down my deposit (if I like the place) without having the power on to test it?

I understand we would have to give them notice and try to sign new leases but they could play hard to get.

I have the seller sign a Letter of intent to Lease and To OptionThe letter of Intent covers...Address, Rental Term, Renal Payment per month, Security Deposit, Possession Date, Option Sales Price (could new appraisal), Option Money (usually 3% or $5K min), Representations, Warranties, Covenants, and Indemnification, Legal Effect, Notice of Intent to Assign, Option Period (45 - 60 days)I have them sign the letter of intent (LOI), it goes to my attorney, and the attorney prepares the paperwork.There is an option release disclosure document that discusses that the buyer will be responsible for the following fee’s to be paid out of escrow at closing, which are for the release of the recorded notice of option, the assignment of negotiated purchase price, and the negotiated rent.2.

I would go ahead a paint the kitchen, you have a chance to turn a possible "Ugh" into a "Wow" cheaply.