We were interested in the Larsen Lane deal in Shawnee, KS, due to several key factors: High Profit Potential: The property had significant profit potential, with a purchase price of $218,000 and a sale price of $285,000.

So I reducing the rent to $4900 which led to multiple showings per day, leading to two applications and apartment was rented out before the end of that week. 

High paying jobs and these personnel will be looking for nice rentals.

prices and rates are high and there is lots of competition for deals, both on and off market. 

Did you end up leveraging a credibility packet to get there?

Possibly low for FL, but not low for a normal AC.Even if it was dust causing the AC to not work, which I extremely highly doubt, prove it wasn't built up dust from prior years. 

If I end up having to refinance would it be better to do a cash out refinance for as much as I can get or only refi the $100k and get a heloc?

But if your interest rates on the debt are high, you may want to use some of the money you've saved for the down payment, to pay the debt down.  

How do you analyze the need for renters for both ends?

If she uses her security deposit for last months rent obviously I have no security for damages or other issues or any real guarantee she is going to leave at the end of the month.