To help expedite the rental unit approval/inspection, you can also talk with your local housing provider that runs the Sec 8 program what basic items they look for and make sure you have those covered. 

syndication/private equity deals have a much better chance of penciling and providing decent CoC as there are more economies of scale and sophistication at the GP/operating group level in general.

Your simplest option is a hard money loan or private loan against your free and clear property to provide the cash for the rehab.

Your contractor should provide you with a schedule, they should provide frequent updates, they should keep you informed on delays.

There was a jump even last year, but I decided to stay with that insurance provider.

Providing a simple and easy move-in process can help create the best experience for new tenants.

Sounds like either some of the information provided may have been exaggerated or changed, or possibly you could have been dealing with an identity theft situation as well.

Having worked with 1,000's of investors to Broker the properties I sell in my local market, and having worked with dozens of Property Managers, Turnkey Providers, Agents, Property Management Software Companies, Lenders, Inspectors and various other investment real estate vendors to market their products and services on my show, the one thing that stood out to be was the CEO Zach's obsession with the biz.In real estate we've get a lot turnover, a lot of flameout.

It is located in some of the newest developments on the north side of Katy, TX 77493 (I am not sure if I can post a link to the Zillow page or provide the address because I don't own it yet).

If you have doubts, provide both, it's not that big of a deal.....