I will need to replace cabinets or get drawers custom made, and have space professionally cleaned.  

I have had customers come to me and say "Hey, ole so and so says he can do it for this much." 

I would find a way to compensate the agent and keep the relationship, as you know real estate investing is a long game.

You have to have a game plan and know what a good deal is. 

@Dean SmithIn determining whether short term real estate rental income is treated as business income, here are general considerations (of course you will want to review your specific situation with your tax advisor): The average period of customer use is 7 days or less.The average period of customer use is 30 days or less and significant personal services are provided with the rental.

ROI is the return based upon purchase price (and rehab.)Cash on Cash return is based up a return of YOUR money in the game. 

I had a situation where an attic evaporator leaked and fried a gaming system. 

I'm a bit surprised that no one has booked in the summer months when kids are off school and families are vacationing.Our typical customer has been mid-life or older couples and best friends although families have been inquiring. 

While my operating agreements for clients are custom-made, I do not have the tax background to incorporate all of the tax code citations and rule regulations that are pertinent to real estate investors, which are included in Bill Noll's LLC operating agreement. 

So, them asking for their own appraisal is fair game.