It will take that long to foreclose even if they find out.

As a PM, his team would be familiar with areas and could help underwrite the property and take care of the day to day headaches. 

Read books and maybe take on the occasional 3 day seminar. 

How much did the rehab end up costing and how long did it take to complete?

Ability to repay - can you as the borrower afford the payments based on the loan amount.Typically they will not take into consideration the mortgage on a new property that has not been taken out as that is new.

 @Kobe Carr I haven't seen prices take a significant drop.

Learning how to use the correct tools and materials for a job, YouTube videos and even ChatGPT will help you get through 80% of the problems you will run into.My rule was I would not mess with HVAC, plumbing and electrical Or if it would take more than a few hours. 

It desn't take a lot for someone who knows a little to view someone who knows slightly more as an "authority".7.

You're taking a great first step by joining this group and seeking guidance.

Given the property is located in the Poconos and the property is vacant more regularly as an STR there are proactive measures  you should  be taking such as making sure there are heating sources so that the plumbing does not freeze and ensuring there are no blocks in the plumbing lines with routine checks.