I hired "early" but it's allowed me to scale because when hiring any talent there's always a ramp up period.

We will probably start with conventional, but it feel easier with dscr loans if we ara aiming on 10+ properties in a short period 

That is achievable for the average $80k BPer over that time period.

I have been able to substantially increase the rents during this period of time with having not much of an impact on the tenants. 

So we brought in more QUALITY and either got fired or fired the crap clients and we feel very efficient.

It has to be move in ready, but there are exceptions for minor updates like energy efficiency updates.

Verify your local landlord-tenant laws for specific requirements, as some areas might have different rules regarding notice periods.

This was a project that I needed to get done quickly rather than get it done cost efficiently.

Have an agent pull comps for you to determine this.Refinancing means extra closing costs and you will have a seasoning period.

Our whole economy is based on that.That being said, when you deal in REO's, banks can impose deed restrictions that prohibit resale for period of time, but there are ways around those, too.