Make sure you discuss it ahead of time with them that your husband is a "Professional" GC and his company will be the one providing invoices for the work completed.

Is this a legit company? 

And that cabinetry piece directly under the range is a fake front to accommodate the electrical components of the range. 

The owner of the lending company I work for owns 160 rental properties here in Baltimore and we understand the market very well.

I work for a Property Management company and have done it for years so I am not a rookie. 

I would recommend googling some companies around you that do countertops and visit them.

I wanted to introduce myself and my company, Handy Central, to everyone. 

A lot of the things a mortgage company requires is to protect their financial interests (and subsequently protect you also)....getting title insurance, a survey, an assessment/inspection, and requiring home owner's insurance. 

Somewhat agree, I do think there are a ton of bad PM companies out there.As a prior renter, I’ve seen my fair share of them too.  

If you aren't doing this with an LLC or other company, then the money is "still all yours" - you can freely do as you please with those funds (once the rents accrue enough for you to have a comfort level).I would suggest you contact a good accountant (CPA) knowledgeable in real estate matters to assist you with starting up your accounting system for this rental.