Quote from @Mike Klarman: So, the Ground Up Programs are the hardest to get into. 

A buddy of mine in Phoenix added a fenced yard and bunk beds to his listings.. nothing fancy, just a few tweaks.. and he went from crickets to getting three calls in two weeks.Preferred Landlord Program: This program gets you priority placement, and while ALE charges a fee, it's worth it for visibility.

Bad part about low money programs people don't talk about, before 2022 this would not be a factor

This is because most of the financing comes from government programs and they, of course, prefer to keep as much investing as possible within the country.  

Have 2-3 contractors look at the job and get written estimates on what it's going to take to finish the job, correct the mistakes, pass occupancy certification etc. use those estimates in your countersuit / mediation process. 4.

Look into FHA 203(k) loans for repairs and down payment assistance programs in your area.

In 1.5 years, I will be moving to a large university town to start a dental residency program, and I am viewing this as an opportunity to invest in my first property.

But the programs you mentioned are designed for what you are after.

Ask them a lot of questions about their loan programs and the costs associated.2.

I'm looking to get their "package" which includes a Holding company, LLC Subsidiary​, Corporate Financial Program and an Estate Plan.