The reason why all of this documentation is required, in a nutshell, is to prevent mortgage fraud and also to prove to the lender that you are in fact a qualified buyer who is able to repay their significant investment into your real estate business.

They don't take pictures of the stains on the ceiling from the leaking roof. 

This prevents them from collecting rent and holding it hostage.You should also ensure you get everything in writing regarding the termination.

I find government will not guide you, they do everything possible to obstruct you, so you need to dig in to what the rules are, you may find out they cant prevent you from making it a duplex, and dont need a zoning change. 

Location: Waynesville, MO (20 min from Fort Leonard Wood)The seller has remodeled the home, including but not limited to: a/c (1yr old), Floors (Pargo), Stain Resist.

Location: Waynesville, MO (20 min from Fort Leonard Wood)The seller has remodeled the home, including but not limited to: a/c (1yr old), Floors (Pargo), Stain Resist.

The tenant I believe has been in the property for atleast 3 yearsLight bulbs missing everywhereDoor pump bent and coming out of door hinge but worksDisgusting bathroom - see picturesExcessive amount of nail holes, 1/2 filled with toothpasterefrigerator not cleaned outrandom things left behind and in the yard, quoits , balls, havent looked yet but probably dog droppings.dog scratched at the door and scratched paint off of storm doordog marks on back door (see attached pictures)stains on rug (makeup i think)tenant installed porch light with out permission (see attached picture)Thoughts?

I will say that most property management companies are going to require you to sign a non-compete agreement that may prevent you from practicing management for 1-2 years after you leave the company (within a certain geographic area) and especially while you are working there, so it may be difficult to start your company while working for another company. 

I am planning on spending a lot of time at home improvement stores in my area but outside of doing this or hiring somebody to help me design a flip house is there anything else I can do that would prevent overspending?

If your relationship w/the tenant is good, as them to leave the refrigerator door open to help prevent mold.I would put out my For Rent sign though and start screening applicants.