It would have to be dscr or something similar rather than conventional.Rob, I am familiar with a group that might be a good fit, but you would have to purchase a few at once to make it work, as they have a minimum loan amount of 75k on a small portfolio, but single properties at ~$55k would be tough, even for DSCR.

Furnishing a bedroom is very subjective but can be done for under $3K with higher than average materials.

Squeezing the architect costs to save a few thousand is pennies as compared to the hundreds of thousands coming by way of costs for construction (materials & labor), filing and inspection fees, etc.

Things like leaking pipe under sink, downspout that needs securing, sewer vent pipe out to the attic, missing smoke detectors in a unit, loose material, etc. are all very easy fixes that we would be happy to make for you. 

Are materials and labor taxed differently?

They can be tough to land, but persistence pays off.

Google some articles but a tough road ahead.

Even if there is a due diligence period, that is material information that should be provided up front. 

I haven't joined yet, but a lot of their free material has helped educate me. 

I just spent a few weeks shopping for insurance policies on a Houston metro rental - it's really tough right now.