If you like to be risky with your capital maybe try putting it in some index funds, crypto, or stocks that you believe in and understand and then take it out when its made a good return and then use it for the downpayment.  

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Seller is understandably getting really upset, because what the bank is asking for could take weeks and we were already supposed to have closed.Any adviceAloha Leah, this is very common as the other lender stated above.

You'll never get your best deal until you understand what the other side is dealing with. 

As I understand, landlords there cannot charge application fees, security deposits and evictions are VERY challenging.Have communicated with several PMCs and investors in Ohio market and not aware of any real differences from Michigan. 

But you have to understand you may get monthly cash in your pocket, but you'll have more problems and little appreciation.

We understand that but frankly we are extremly reluctant to ablidge.

I understand that it gives you more coverage and it better if you are transfering RE from someone that you don't know... but in my case I will be transferring from myself to my LLC.Some good answers here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?

I'm a pretty handy guy but this would be outside of my realm, but my experience helps me understand how much this type of improvement should cost.Improvements: remodel kitchen and bathroom, paint interior, fix exterior scafolding.How should I go about finding a contractor?

Seek to get an understanding of what they know about ADA compliant (probably nothing), present your case in calm friendly manner.