I even initially chose an Agent that didnt work out for me at first.

Most of the time though these types of agreements do not work out and you end up losing more money when it is all said and done. 

If a flip doesn't work out, you just don't do another one together. 

If it doesn't work out, turn it into a LTR or sell it.

I think you’ll be stuck covering the costs until lease end, unless you can work out some kind of deal. ($50 off rent, but you pay water usage that has averaged $40 the past 6 months).

Most plug numbers into a program and if certain percentages, based on contractor prices, don't match  they pass on a good opportunity... if its your first house... do the work yourself .. make the mistakes , learn what ever repair/install/demo should costs..... then on your 2nd 3rd 4th you know the numbers and can hire half the work out, do the other half to save money and work towards writing checks and closing deals 

I know the process is significantly more intense if the current paint contains lead.The kit I used is supposed to turn red in the presence of lead. 

Yes, I was thinking of this too as tonight my husband and I agreed that the property we‘ve been trying to get a renovatIon loan isn’t going to work out, and after having her be our long distance realtor (and setting up appraisal inspection and contractor bid appts with the seller’s agent and their tenants) I feel she’s lost interest working with ALL investors despIte the fact that Ive been giving her referrals.

Get preapproved with a traditional lender if possible, if that doesn't work out come back and ask again.

BRRRR is possibly the most cash intensive strategy for new investors.