Also we are scheduling some consultation with lenders. what are the questions to ask the lender and also how to choose a good lender for investment properties moving forward ?

There are a lot of affordable properties in Knoxville, but the growth isn't terribly vibrant and the deman isn't what you'd expect for a city of that size and that close to the Smokies - you're mostly looking at college rentals for the meat of the move season, and the SF market, while it exists, doesn't really compare to Chattanooga. 

If you are going to move forward with this deal, you’ll want to have a review of HOA financials.  

My goal should be to get them wanting to rent my unit for sure and then moving forward with the screening.

What do you need help with to move you toward your goal?

If you ask the manager to justify a fee and he starts hemming and hawing, move on or require them to remove the fee.

You may want to move on it sooner rather than later.

Here’s a quick overview of potential pros and cons, along with general advice on working with hard money lenders like them.Pros:Flexible Financing Options: Rehab Financial Group often specializes in real estate investing and provides hard money loans for BRRRR deals, which may be a good match for your needs.Quick Funding: Hard money lenders like Rehab Financial can sometimes offer quicker access to funds compared to traditional banks, which is important for BRRRR investors looking to move fast on properties.Cons:Higher Interest Rates: Hard money lenders usually charge higher interest rates than traditional financing sources.

Little steps everyday moves the needle in a big way. 

If it does happen with guest there, just get someone out to deal with it asap and move forward.