My old mortgage company went out of business so I no longer owe this money14.

I am currently in the process of leasing up a vacant property we’ve been renovating however and that has SIGNIFICANTLY increased the amount of people time that I have had recently so for you if that is a huge issue I would not recommend getting involved with any vacant properties that involve total lease ups or else you might just prefer utilizing a property manager.

But I don't think that should change your refinance or how the 203k is utilized. 

Now if its propane , the install will be cheaper , but propane is expensive and the companies can be hard to deal with 

I'd like to explore card operated laundry to provide that as an option for tenants, to offset the cost of running the washer and dryer while I pay for utilities. 

If they don't respond then you should reach out to a title company and inquire if they can issue title insurance (which you should do anyway). 

Your company probably wouldn't  allow renting in your lease.

Potential opportunity - there is an attached utility closet that I believe could and/or used to serve this purpose as it has the red/ blue inlets built into the wall next to a hot water heater that is also in the closet.

They seem like a rock solid company.

The Daily, the NY Times Podcast - discusses the recent NAR bombshell decision that rocked the real estate world.BTW - Did you know that the NAR owns the company that makes the lock boxes that agents use every day?