Sounds like that will appear in the next iteration before it's sent out.The first home purchase I made was two years ago and I didn't look closely at much that I signed.

Of course you could work for a property management company that already exists as an agent and do a good bit, show properties, sign leases, and other agent only duties... but if you want to open your own, you will have to work under a broker for 2 years and become a broker yourself.

If your employer signs off, then you have no issue. 

Try short term owner financing #1, #2 Private Money to close #3 Hard Money.The fact you put $ into the deal before closing is not a good sign but eh- it happens.

What criteria could be used or would it be better to have a non-profit select the person and pay the rent instead so it isn't directly affiliated with the apartment complex?

Also SBA loans are tough to get and your investors are not going to want to sign on those as they will forever be personally responsible for them there is no BK relief if your deal does not work.. if they are equity and your deal does not work they just lose their cash but you will be on the hook forever for the loan..

Do you need a key principal to sign on the loan to help you qualify for buying a 60+ unit?

Does anyone have experience with Angie's List to select contractors etc.?

I would think the more common route is to have them sign a personal guarantee so they would be directly liable for unpaid monies even if their business folds. 

She already signed a nine month lease and paid her deposit and first months rent on time.