Angela, I have never heard of a reputable lender requiring anyone to take out a commercial in their personal name.

On this one, the best bid from a reputable company that i received was priced at $175 a pier which cost me around $10k which was a no-brainer.

It probably covers 15-20 quick comp evaluations, and I simply don't make blind ridiculously low offers, the exceptions being HUD, or FHA which just get thrown into a computer in 5 minutes and no real agent is on the other side, which would damage my reputation with other agents.

Your PM needs to have an excellent reputation and ability to get quality tenants and retain quality tenants, raising rents (nuisance increases yearly).Some people on BP have reached out to me and are on their 2nd or 3rd PM after 1 or 2 years of ownership. 

I believe the company is reputable, but since this is the first time I'd like to avoid any obvious missteps.

Sheet goods and carpet come in predetermined widths (10, 11, 12 ft depending on product / manufacturer).

Some refuse to offer altogether, fearing they get a reputation for having high rates. 

The Health District in my view is bounded by:I-95 to the EastDolphin Expressway to the SouthNW 14th Ave to the WestNW 20th St to the NorthProperties within these boundaries are limited/rare, so while the above is the 'actual area' I also mean the surrounding neighborhoods and streets.The area doesn't have the best reputation in terms of safety (Though there are definitely rougher areas in the city), but it does seem like it a solid rental market - with plenty of jobs nearby.It is also fairly close (Depending on traffic) to Wynwood, Downtown, and Little Havana/stadium(s) and the airport.  

This is why we have to continue to educate ourselves and our sellers to protect them as well as our reputation.

I've been working with a reputable contractor here in Houston on several investment and other properties over the last 4 years.