Otherwise I’m better off just lowering my price to a number still above your offer, or paying my realtor an extra percent to “handle it all”. 

PB Free Ohio is not the cheapest contractor, but you get what you pay for and I would recommend him to anyone who is going to go through this process.There are 2 year certifications and 20 year certifications. 

As for the value-add, I would manage all guest communications, pricing, listing, and other daily responsibilities, while also having a on-site team for all properties.

I would be aiming for $50,000 net return on this investment (after paying the debt).4.

Is that 5k left to pay on top of their deposit amount?

Her credit score is good at 745 and frankly, we could pay off some zero interest credit card balances that would likely bring her score up near 800.

When flipping and dealing with people I am paying, I don't want many questions or negativity.

If unpaid those become liens on the property so having a tenant pay directly doesn't make sense.

PS when you go into the health department ( or whoever controls on site sewage) you may find out also that your individual systems and tanks are fine.. but you want to know for sure before you spend any money.

More chance of fraud ( There is always a new lender popping up with some crazy program and people fall for it and end up paying upfront fees, never to hear back from the lender) 3.