Additionally the HVAC in the attic has a Freon leak and the internals of the unit were replaced under warranty thankfully.

For these properties the 10 day grace period has been helpful.My lease specifies "...If you pay less than the full balance due, payments will be applied first to the earliest unpaid rent and other additional rent charges."  

For some additional information.

IE- more stable income, more tenant references, and the biggest reason-they are willing to pay an additional non refundable fee for their pet. 

You'd need an independent cost analysis on the replacement (I'd get three estimates), permission from the city to close as a variance to their permitting process (likely the sticking point) and a new addendum for this additional agreement.

Most landlords just say "sue me" or pay out of pocket.Residence burglary - most other landlord policies do not list a limit and do not charge an additional $157 Equipment Breakdown - unless you have a boiler, no need for it

In addition to the podcasts, set up keyword alerts for areas and topics that you're interested in.

I'm estimating that I'll need to maybe put in an additional 15K for cosmetic fixes.

Amazon has many reviews but it's the Verified Purchase ones that hold weight. 

We have to date built our own primary home, and 3 additional rentals, with the possiblity of building 3 more.