If you can't do these things with or without Keystone Funding Network you will fail as an investor.

It seems like your current PM is bordering on negligence by not only failing to get these repairs done/keep the property in shape but by failing to even bothering mentioning any of these things to you!

Note receivable will be assigned to bank as collateral should I fail to make payments.

The reasons I might deny a request like this include a failed background check or if the unit is already at maximum occupancy.

ConnectLinx.com (FAILED)—I talked to the owner, who promised to have us live in 10 Days.

So the burden of proof  will be on you to show that the seller knew about the issues, failed to disclose them, and that they covered them up hindering your ability to inspect and uncover the issues. 

where I failed in my business is not having a 1, 5, 10 yr plan and failing to see the assorted train wrecks coming down the track. 

If rents fail to pace with the cost of living, your financial independence will be short-lived.Persistent: Your rental income will last a long time, you will not outlive your income.What are the consequences of buying in a city where rental rates do not outpace inflation?

I did educate myself about syndication, networked and put together a group of high net worth people interested in doing what I wanted to do (we tried to syndicate, came close but failed).

The financing can surely trip you up if the lender fails to show with the funds at closing or drops off and ghosts you.