How can they guarantee a rate of return and a 9 month hold period?

I do walkthroughs ASAP before end of 10 day period and try to get their quotes for the work needed.

You have to give up control, pay high junk fees front loaded, potentially have money trapped for a long period of time, etc.  

Even if the tenants are allergic, they can avoid that area for a short period of time, just like they would do in any outdoor space.

So I go by and sign papers. with a 48hr funding period. but mostly up to the seller's discretion. 

To avoid any confusion, this is not the same thing as ( “home sharing”, or an “owner-occupied rental.”)Improvements generally need to be depreciated over 15 years, note I said generally, depending on the nature of the improvement and how long the IRS standard depreciation period is for the cost and size of expenses.Strategies depend on a number of things including, but not limited to: type of property, your material participation, how long you plan to hold it, your goals.

I expect that we will experience another period of extremely low interest rates due to Govt intervention in economic crisis to prop rates. 

only the appreciation gained during the leasing period?

Currently I am exploring investing in new construction rentals with the goal being to better calculate cash flow at the front end with maintenance/cap ex expenses being low for a prolonged period of time and predictable.

Look for properties with tenants on MTM leases and extend them if you like. 3.