Pay to separately meter the utility.

Once to him and he stole the money and once to the sub to remove the lien.

I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around how to actually make this happen in today's world. 

CASH How did you add value to the deal?

You may want to have another inspection done to evaluate the plumbing and heating systems as well as having the sewer camera'd.

Maximum LTVs seem to be around 80%, with DSCR ratios typically needing to be around 1.20.

Listen to them.  

The trainers just pivot to what is working today and set up training in that niche.

If they're going to force an eviction, I would want either 1) to just wait until it's done and keep extending the contract (if you're in no rush at all) or 2) ask for a substantial price discount to deal with it yourself.

The plan is indeed to house-hack.