For your own reputation moving forward I would get someone good that doesn't cut corners. 

I've also heard clouding title can harm ones reputation so there may be collateral damage there. 

Right now you're focused on the technicals more than building up relationships and a reputation of being an honorable and knowledgeable investor.

The communities can be small where many people know each other, so you want to maintain a professional reputation in all your interactions.

Even though this is legal, you have to ask if the reputation hit is worth the few thousand dollars. 

I need to find a reputable Pittsburgh contractor to give me estimate now.

So you will either need to come up with the remaining 20-25% or get the properties at a discount.Also, work on your sales pitch, instead of going for 4 large properties why not start with one or two, secure the funding, get the process down and then go after the others.Build a reputation for yourself on biggerpockets and other forums, share your deals, and people will come to you.

As to what makes sense, you might ask some reputable property managers in your area how they address the issue. 

Get in a community that already has a good reputation and following, do the things that attract people in your finishes, theming and amenities.

Ask them which lenders regularly attended their club before the pandemic and who have the best reputations.