The idea is to motivate the contractor/subcontractor to deal with any issues that may arise within a few months after the project is done. 

But if your a W 2 and real estate is how you are planning on retiring by investing that is a completely different lifestyle and motivation and game plan. 

If other tenants are not complaining, what is your motivation for this course of action?

The important thing to consider about this model is that Property Management is now monetarily motivated to do one thing - keep your property rented. 

It is important that I not only pursue the American dream, but do so with an upbeat attitude and stay positively motivated.

I found a seller who is motivated to sell his property at a pretty steep discount.My plan is to put the property in escrow on an executory contract/land contract with the condition that the title will transfer once the seller receives his funds.

Please come down and see me and let talk about real estate.My plan now is looking for buy and hold and flips.If your 100% motivated for REI just like i am, come down and meet me.

The fact that you are working with a loan officer who is coaching you on committing fraud, you may want to change your circle of influence. 

Weeks later found another buyer, barely qualified, a pain to work with, does not respond half the time, red flags all over, seller is motivated.

The decision to allow pets there, though, was influenced by demand and basic math.