I am a first time real estate investor trying to buy my first property to rent out.

Currently under contract for a large off-market residential property.Quick details: 4,200+ sqft 12bed / 5bath (2 kitchens) (No a flood zone)(Light - Medium rehab / rent-by-the-room play)My partner has been a PM in this community for 20+ years and is highly confident in this deal (as am I).The current issue is, we aren't confident the property can close with a bank due to a few seller complications.( ^Very long story, but if you want to hear it I will tell you haha)We're looking to over-raise about $335k ($255k purchase and $80k for the rehab).But we (and our contractors) know the rehab portion will come in a bit lower.Can anyone point me in the right direction?

I have almost finished the kitchen remodel as well as the master bathroom remodel.

I’m a first time real estate investor that is about to sign off on a duplex for lease.

Honestly after a lot of research I think they are having a hard time renting out their newly built homes in that town and they probably overbuilt like someone else stated so they are trying whatever they can.

It would be great to have a timer to actually track reviewer's loan progress from start to close.For me personally, I'd like to choose the lender who works the most transparently, efficiently, and overall professionally.What are your thoughts?

This morning she said the kitchen faucet is leaking at the base. 

Building also has a commercial kitchen and laundry area.

I recently found a property on Zillow that looks to be in good condition (built 1940s) and has a finished basement that could be rented out as a Mother-In-Law unit (separate entrance, kitchen, and bathroom) while my partner and I live upstairs.

There have been a decent amount of repairs annually and at some point it will need the floors refinished and kitchen redone.