If your friend is unwilling to pay that then move on.

Meaning that if you fund a $5K EMD and then decide not to close you lose the EMD, or you pay for an inspection up front and risk missing out on the deal while you're waiting for the report.

I read about a 1091 exchange and if i reinvest my money into another property within 6 months then ill avoid paying the taxes on it. is this a good plan, if not do you have any other suggestions.  

Maybe selling is an idea worth considering if the house is a Mona Lisa and kind of beyond the general reality of typical tenant's maintenance obligation and ability, and they aren't paying for the additional quality.If you really want to keep the home, you may find a way to be very happy about it with the right team, whether it be property management, electricians, contractors, or tenants.

They will pay a higher mortgage payment because they are not trying to cash flow.

However, if you feel you need their input earlier, you could offer to pay for their visit to walk the property with you pre-inspection.

Has anybody dealt with Investors Edge and gotten 100% financing after paying $3995 membership fee?

Pay Down the Loan Faster:I’m considering applying $40,000 annually to the loan principal.

They still have to pay the ServiceTech to drive there and back and go get any needed materials.LABOR COSTSNow that you have a decent idea of the time required, you need to try figure out what a ServiceTech should cost per hour.

But now 50% are not paying.