Not to mention, you've now become reliant on a 3rd party for income streams, and yes, they do occasionally run short of funding and, yes, they have no compunction with telling you to pound sand until they get new funding. 

You got the softener for zero cost, and after it is paid for in 24 months you have an additional $35 in cash flow for each property, not to mention enhanced value for each property and happier tenants.

One applicant mentioned their desired move-in date in 9 months in the future but that move-in date is way too far from our earliest move-in date (2 months from now). 

All the areas you mentioned have much more crime than any neighborhood I'd want to live in.

Yes same here which is why I mentioned it.

Not to mention, they also snipped all of the wiring in the basement of the home running all over the house, so there is also major electrical repairs needed. 

What you didn't mention was his rental history. 

If you prefer a software, we can discuss that.That being said, if you're interested in hiring an REI-savvy bookkeeper, I'm happy to introduce you to a few candidates so you can interview them.If you're interested in continuing to be your own bookkeeper, I suggest joining the FB group I mentioned so you can get your questions answered as you're working through your books.Also, I'm happy to help if/when you have specific questions.

I saw a mention of providing first time homebuyers more down payment assistance. 

I found this deal through a conversation with other condo owners, who mentioned that the seller was motivated to sell.