@Val Jaz depends on the size of the property.

It would be a tough thing to get started from scratch and you will need a pretty good sized hoard of cashola IMHO.

columbus, Cleveland has 111k average home value. one growing county. columbus has 10. look at multiple strategies. new construction multifamily and single family is what we do all sizes. 

I was wondering if there were risk mitigation strategies I could employ.

The exact amount depends on the purchase price, leverage, holding costs, and size of the rehab.

The company's legal counsel has said a guarantor is not needed, citing the company's annual revenue and an employee, effectively, being unwilling to cut a check on behalf of their employer if it came to that.

What about your shoe size?

From my research, seems like healthcare is one of the largest employers in San Antonio.

Does this mean, I am not able to refinance to a lower rate in the future until 5 years or I would have to pay a penalty if I were to do it earlier than 5 years.Thank You, A lot depends on your credit score, the loan to value, the loan size and the DSCR number. 

Starting small-size and less levered are always good ideas in the early days.