@Jamie Banks and I have recently launched a virtual meetup for MTR operators called The MTR Connect.

You might want to join a group I co-host with @Jamie Banks called THE MTR Connect.

Because banks know that investors/tenants don’t maintain properties as well, and fight needed reserves and assessments — don’t even think of arguing against the fact).

It's possible you could take the loan to another bank that is willing to do purchase plus rehab, but there is likely a seasoning requirement.

U know like banks that have long lost accounts.. escrow money that is refunded and cant find the borrower ( this happened to me personally LOL)  those funds go to the transportation department at the state.. so who could figure that out with out a little digging. 

We plan to personally lease the unit to a newly created LLC and run direct expenses through a separate bank account in the LLC name. 

Your agent may have failed you here.

Failing that, your next option is to lean on your existing lease which appears to have two sections that disagree.

That includes all the required state filings, Tax ID, documents for opening a bank account, etc.

If you connect your bank and other financial accounts, the connection should be encrypted.