Although there is no way to prove this, (I reside in FL; the investment property is in AL) my GC tells me the unit was secured by a cage and bolted down.  

Don't forget to tell the tenant where you will store their security deposit.

Others are also struggling to secure a carrier or are being forced to pay exorbitant premiums just to have their applications reviewed.

Start by asking for a pre-approval letter from their commercial lender—it shows they can secure financing.

I decided to break it down and share the REAL costs and not just estimates.A lot of the work was screwing down and fixing the subfloor as well as completely screwing and securing the ceiling sheetrock.

You'll want to focus on securing a favorable financing deal at the refinance stage—ideally, you want to pull out as much of your initial investment as possible while keeping monthly payments manageable.A big consideration is understanding your after-repair value (ARV) and ensuring the rehab costs add value in proportion to that.

How could I best secure financing for the renos to get each unit up and income producing?

But…The Fed does buy mortgage bonds (mortgage-backed securities).

A realtor who used to have a PM company called "JBS Realty" until this month.He used to manage 8 of my properties and is currently refusing to pay out multiple 5-figures worth of rents/property reserves/security deposits/unpaid utility bills owed. 

The loan would be secured by the property.