And you're doing what you can to seek solutions, which is far beyond what you need to do.My #1 recommendation is that you find a good property manager to take over until you learn a little more about how to handle renters.

You’ll want to be sure to cater to high dollar or lengthy reservations to offset this cost.#7 Towamensing Trails - AlbrightsvilleTowamensing Trails is a highly coveted HOA and for good reason.

I found all sorts of things to reference for an eviction including excessive damage to the property, signs of an animal, lack of yard maintenance, oil spill on driveway, smoke detectors removed, the unit smelled of smoke, appliances that came with the unit moved off site ect... 

Any tips on rehabbing a house to rent out on a budget?

We’d love to just keep this home as our first rental property but feel stuck with the high monthly payment due to the 15yr mortgage and the home needing some renovations in the next few years. 

We're considering using an FHA loan, but due to his credit score, we haven't started the preapproval process yet.What steps would you recommend we take to secure funding for our first investment?

I can recommend a few HML I've worked with in San Antonio.

I recommend 20%.

And then there are also  sewer scope fees, and if your inspector recommends other inspectors to do inspections on things like the plumbing system, the roof, the electrical system etc... those have to come out of your pocket also- if you're going to pay for them.Does your lender require a Phase 1 Enviro; How do you intend to pay for that? 

Since this is my first post, I see now that this looks highly suspicious.