The percentages should mirror most other builders as it covers 4 fiscal periods:Without including any financing expense, they are at 82% (total materials and non materials cost), which obviously makes your financing rate and project duration, vital issues to get a good hold  and control of.

If you're going to rent you do not want to provide a habitable space that does not have the required egress.

If you don’t have the money to pay all of it use the difficulty of collecting to work out a payment plan.I am not saying you should make a habit of pulling a trump on contractors, but there is a reason when tenants trash houses everyone here says take the security deposit and eat the rest—it’s a pita to collect.

The start indicates "Affirmative Habitability Requirement per 24 CFR 5.703(d) and NSPIRE Final Rule"Does that mean having a fridge and stove are requirements to qualify for Section 8?

It is landlords responsibility to make sure the house is safe and habitable, which includes making sure all safety features are operating correctly.

I think getting in a habit of keeping deposits sets you up for stress in the future. 

Then what timeframe is the most vital to you, short term/mid term/long term? 

BP has been vital in making connections to learn not only with national people but with local investors in my area as well (no specific meetups though).

Waives any other statutory or legal obligation of the landlord to deliver the unit in a fit or habitable condition or maintain the unit during the tenancy.A landlord has a responsibility to provide the tenant with an rental unit that is liveable and safe.

.: Ensuring compliance with tax regulations in both countries is vital.