They were in rough shape when we bought them and knew that this was going to be an "investment" beyond the closing date. 

Originally posted by @Michael Plante:Personally I just started trying to make money in real estate and learned what I needed to for the situation I was inThat was before the internet when things were easy, haha. 

Most Conventional loans require a 6-month wait period though from the date you purchased to be able to do a cash out refinance.

That is like printing a prescription for opioids from the internet and expecting a pharmacy to accept it. 

Also, in very rural areas you may lack the food, entertainment, infrastructure (reliable high-speed internet and cell service), and lifestyle that you may want.  

Do I need to get the sheriff involved, or can I proceed with turning off the utilities effective that date? 

A change in price of an item of material shall be considered significant when theprice of an item increases 5% percent between the date of this contract and the date of installation.

My start date is in September when I am hoping to close.

By rent due I believe she means rent until term date not until re-rent but I could be wrong. 

The house was extremely well maintained, it was just very dated.