Any advice is happily accepted because I am so extremely new to this.

DO NOT re-list the property or start accepting applications until all the repairs are made and the tenant is completely moved out. 

No security deposit to refund- here in NJ the governor signed a bill allowing the tenant to request that it be applied to past due rent during Covid, which she did and we gladly accepted. 

What term will the seller accept?

Just obtained my first SF (3/1.5) property contract!!  I have a pre approval from Wells Fargo plus a hard money lender. I think I want to finance thru hard money during the Reno and then refinance. My agent has submit...

I had my first offer accepted and over the last year it's gained a significant amount of equity.

There is also the chance that demand will be sucked away to less expensive areas, still waiting to see how that plays out, but I accept market changes are a risk one takes.

@Ryan Ivemeyer Possible yes, but not every lender will accept it.

That could be important if you are in a competitive area trying to get offers accepted.

- Get creative when making offers and don't accept what your realtor, lender, title company are telling you is possible at first. - Minimize cash upfront as much as possible, particularly with rates as they are- DIY what you can, but pay local pros where it saves time and backache.