However, I got into real estate mostly relying on OPM - private lenders, seller financing, and business lines of credit.I also don’t like the idea of buying turnkey properties at a premium.

They offer a $10K repair fund to fix damages in addition to SD plus warranty for appliance repair etc.I have no say in whom they choose to move in, whether there are animals, limit on # of occupants etc. they reserve right to inspect property so i have no idea if they can tell me to remodel, paint etc.does this make sense i have a vacancy coming up in October (bad rental timing).

I set up LLC's on the secretary of state website for $50 and it takes about 10 minutes. 

I think it would be better just to stay on good terms and let him know you will contact him when you are ready to sell.

After closing, work on increasing your income, reducing debt, and preparing for a second mortgage.

Would be great to reconfigure the lot lines on the two additional parcels so they'd both meet the minimum to build.

It depends on what your plans for the property are. 

Quote from @Adebola Adetunji: Hi folks,I was on a routine walk  and noticed a dumbster placed in front of a house.

Are you looking to focus on SF fix/flips?

Our DSCR product is very STR friendly and heavily lean on AirDNA data vs appraisal.