Being a lender for 10 years, all is that we required from the title company and the lender is that a notarized close was to take place. 

In fact, the title companies and attorneys I've dealt with during the foreclosure process were also surprised by their incompetence.

Have a great foundation repair company in your contacts list as well as a great structural engineer.Some flippers thrive on these properties as without repair they can be difficult to finance with financing an owner/occupant would use. 

The problem I'm finding with most companies is that four of my rentals are rented to one lady.

Some trash companies have a service for an extra charge where they will wheel it out to the curb, because handicapped and the elderly often can’t do it.

Hire a loan servicer - plenty of discussion and recommendation on BP on this topic and some recommendations for servicing companies 

My company builds and sells single family homes in SW Florida.

Here's an article with things to consider when selecting a cost segregation company.

I would look FAR AND WIDE for someone to do an investment property HELOC -OR- go to a bunch of banks and CUs (including who you bank with now) to find someone to provide an unsecured (or secured if you have other collateral) LOC to get rid of the high int debt.

are you closing with a title company?