As the owner it falls on your head, to know your business, especially if you loose your license, or get sued, your the owner. 

To often people who go on disability risk loosing there house because they can no longer afford the mortgage.

Especially if you aren't bound to a lease from the previous owner.

I don't want to loose a good deal because I'm nervous I haven't seen yet.

If it isn't there, throw the ball out of bounds, call a new play and snap the ball again!

There's bound to be some on this site and you can also call the number on the banner signs (I buy houses cash) in your city.

I met with tenants and saw that it was leaning a bit and a few of the panels were loose. 

Jay,Your Setting yourself up for loosing money.Your estimated mortgare, HOA and insurance would cost you almost 1350 - 1400.if you factor in your repair cost and vacancy, you may loose money on this deal. if your purely doing this for investment purpose then i would recommend to find better options.

So I don't get stuck in a jam after the year is up and loose it all to my private lender lenderThe owner of the portfolio is looking for 250k.

One of them is bound to work.