The property owner did not leave the property as required at closing.

I have never had to send money before a closing and neither should you.

Close with asking permission to informally inspect the property to see if you can make your vision work.

What's the process & requirements (e.g. copy of lease agreement) for getting one and would the MTR tenant need to arrive early enough on check-in day to get to the municipal building that probably closes at 4 or 5 PM?

We have put together forms that allow us to scope out properties on a walk thru and be pretty close to the final cost. 

Congrats on the upcoming close!

Fix your cabinet with the missing door, remove the stickers from the mirror and window, close the toilet lid, sweep and mop the floors, use a wide-angle lens, and take pictures from an appropriate angle. 

Hard money lenders are going to want you to have success and will often times help you see if your numbers are close or way off. 

I'm in the same boat, and are very close to your portfolio numbers.

I ended up hiring a local attorney who specialized in landlord-tenant disputes, and while it cost me a bit more upfront, it was worth it to get the situation resolved without additional delays.A close friend of mine also delt with an out-of-state eviction in Michigan last year.