If you do it after appraiser goes out and sees it: Get some licensed contractor to throw some cheapo baseboard heaters in.If you do it before appraiser goes out and sees it: Throw some cheapo baseboard heaters in that looks like it could have been done by a licensed contractor.Needs to be a permanent heating system, so you will want ones that you drill screws into the baseboard to mount them.EDIT: This works in CA, but now that I think about it this may be something state-specific.

As long as you are ok with the cashflow and it fits in your criteria then the fluctuations in price shouldn't be your main concern.

If you would suggest changes/improvements especially where the words "House Gone" are concerned, I would appreciate it!

I'd like to roll the money from that deal into my own apartment deal using a 1031 exchange however I have some concerns and wanted some feedback. 

What is your primary concern?

I'm sure they're acutely aware of this and I'm personally not concerned about this scenario playing out. 

I’d be concerned if it takes 2-3 tries to get your PM to reply.

I am also told that the owner is trying to get out of the property before being foreclosed on - Is that something I should be excited or concerned about?

. , we are all far more concerned with talking to real motivated sellers and not just someone wasting our time.

Lending Club is in trouble and Prosper never panned out at the touted rates so the model on RE crowdfunding is of concern.