Avoid putting certain items in the property like disposals, dishwashers, and mini blinds.

Although the majority of Michael's superb content on Cost Seg focuses on how to properly assess the value of Cost Seg, he also does highlight some items regarding the internal workings of a Cost Seg study.

I know that I can write my travel, supplies, and food expenses off of my taxes while on that trip.

Do those two items above 100% dictate needing a total gut or can a home be sold with the panel and the pipes how they are and can it be financed?

Repairing water damage and fixing broken items is the bear minimum for a landlord.

I know there are the obvious PITIA items but what about property management fees (I plan on using a property manager), maintenance/repair allowance, and vacancy allowance?

The main items that need to be specifically outlined are your expected time on market for the property and the minimum amount that you're willing to accept for rent.

Because as a business, you want to milk capital items for as much life as you can ring out of them!

Credit scores are tricky because there could be items like medical debt or student loan debt that weighs the score down. 

The pests are likely caused by something the tenant is doing (not storing food properly, keeping the place clean, etc).