There is something appealing about the location -- I would describe it as maybe one of the less-great streets in an attractive zip code -- and just a couple blocks over the neighborhood looks lovely and well cared for.  

Draws on the escrowed funds are made upon proof that specified repairs have been completed (photographic or in person visits), upon presentation of an invoice from the contractor and receipt of the contractor's release of lien.

I'm finishing up my first Rehab, and want to start on the curb appeal.

It allows you to make a much more appealing bid and close very quickly. 

It gave me the option to appeal by 20 August although I didn't receive the letter until after this date due to mail redirections.I spoke to my PM and he said he can be of no assistance and it has nothing to do with him.I said to him 'Aren't you responsible for managing the tenants, including their illegal activity?'.

They only approve what they think when the inspector comes out, and the appeal process is a PITA.

Once you win they hand it to a processor in India that will also be very robotic scripted, like your standard customer service line these days.The silver lining is that their one-sided contract and policies generally scare off the normal consumer and most realtors don't want to deal with them, so they eventually have to make the price appealing to investors. :)

I'm sure you'll have no problem renting it, there is a need for small but functional housing even if it doesn't appeal to section 8.I'm also pretty sure you will be taken advantage of if you don't get a great property manager or get educated about low income landlording pronto.  

honestly I have found in most areas those time of years are harder if your appealing to family's.

I assume weekly rentals would give us the best return (assuming vacancies work out) but the security of a seasonal deal is appealing.