Know the costs for fixing up the property and explore ways to pay, like bank loans, FHA loans, and local aid.

Consult your local laws, but you can possibly deduct the cost from your rent if they do not pay. 

We assigned the deal a local investor How did you add value to the deal?

Other consideration that we've found critical is housekeeping and local handyman. 

If this is a local bank that is going to portfolio this loan, they will most likely assume some min line usage/payment and use that in DTI.

1) Get your contractor/electrician/plumber to see what you HAVE to do to remain within code requirements and meet those at a minimum.

He is local and will be fulfilling landlord duties.

I know someone looking into Nexus Lexus but with no solution yet.FCI, is a loan servicer that works with a local insurance broker and says they will notify you quickly if any policy is canceled (???).

But I also want to add that I would speak to a local agent or even an attorney if you have questions, in case I am wrong, which happens often enough.

I’ll have our property manager’s contractor handle this (or do you think I’m better off hiring a plumber?)