Securing a sponsor can be challenging, especially when they have concerns about your capabilities to manage the property and keep it profitable.So, let me share a suggestion that might make a potential sponsor more comfortable:Offer to have them oversee the asset and property management aspects, including the control over cash flow.

We replaced a lower roof and checked potential plumbing issues.

HVAC, roofing, foundation, plumbing, electrical are all mechanical items which would sway a deal. 

what kind of shape are the big and medium-ticket items in - roof, mechanicals, appliances? 

Some of the rehab costs were too low (central ac 4k but did not account for duct work), needed a new roof (not included in their rehab estimates), etc.

It would be advisable for the potential purchaser to thoroughly investigate every aspect of the property prior to purchase, including, but not limited to, the location of the property, type of buildings, if any, on the property, determining what, if any, liens or encumbrances exist on the property, and any other facts which may be pertinent to the contemplated purchase.

It may require you to maintain a specific liquidity ratio over the life of the loan, or maintain cash reserves equal to a specific number of payments, or upon inspection prior to the loan being Funded, Require you to come out of pocket with cash, for instance, to replace the roof because it has more than two layers on it, replace or grind concrete that has heaved, or embark on a program of replacing balconies that have rotted within a certain amount of time, et cetera...

Everything from the window choice and wrapping to the flooring decision to the layouts and general roof pitch.

Roof, A/C, kitchen, bath, windows are all updated as of 1 year.

Then charge her pet fees, pet rent, additional deposit and additional rent for the extra people and demand a 2 year or longer lease.Then you can get them a second room and find a place that allows dogs.Red roof Inn is cheap.Maybe just do a couple nights while the bathroom is being redone and have contractor work around them for the other stuff Tell the contractor you'll give him a bonus if he can work longer days and finish sooner.