Having a great relationship with an investor friendly title agent will make the process a lot easier for you among other things.If you find one in your area you can usually just call them up to speak to an agent or set up a meeting to talk in person and ask any questions you want about clearing title, the costs, timing, etc.

PS Let me know what details I can share that can make this advice easier/more personal to my situation. 

Offer a move in special- reduce the security deposit and increase rents by $25-$50 a month, allow pets with pet rentMost people have problems coming up with sec dep + rent at same time in this price range- Also think about a lease to own for 6 months or an owner finance- those will def work and get you out of the rental game and into the mortgage wrap/note game.... much more lucrative, less headaches and easier to closePM me if you have more questions. 

As for inspection studies it is easier just get a contractor license.

I contacted my mortgage broker from chase and BOA but it appeared they weren't too much familiar with this. 

As for the 50% rule, the BP Calculator also lists the 50% rule as part of the final list of info and I've been taking a look each time at what appears there compared to what I get when I break out the components individually... to get a better sense of both approaches.

There are plenty of things in real estate that are easier to get than money."

Not sure how common this is or whatever as this is my first actual deal, but it is possible it appears.

(currently rent is 1350 with mortgage, insurance, and taxes at 900 - maintence, etc)With selling, it just sounds easier to analyze the new deals from a clean slate. 

Sometimes this is a tall ask, but it's a lot easier for me to spot cash flow from listings then it is to identify areas with quality renters.