We review and negotiate then sign on the line. 

When you’re investing with leverage, I think it makes more sense to do it in a market that’s showing plenty of signs for growth.

We decided to go with a DSCR in the LLC name to help protect our personal assets… We are near closing which has taken WAY too long in my opinion… (we are on month 3 with 3 extensions)…Regardless, at this point 2 of the 4 of us in the partnership are being asked to sign as guarantors of the loan…1 Is this normal?

It's difficult to see how a tenant will be after screened and signing a lease.

I’ll bring in licensed electricians and plumbers for their sign-offs.

Basically it's "Hey borrower, you already signed a deed in lieu.

You know those signs that say "we buy houses for cash" call them and say you are investor looking to buy a flip. 

Blocks away from Seton University, one with 11 bedrooms and 4 baths and the other with 14 bedrooms and 4 baths.Both show signs of deferred maintenance but one more so than the other. 

I don't know your area, so I can only write to my experiences in PA.You don't really convert your property to Section 8 (S8), but rather sign a lease with a tenant who happens to be funded by S8.

I also got a written and signed agreement from tenant that is notarized for him to vacate on or before 2 weeks deadline after closing.