I am actively working on raising my credit score and my personal savings so that I can get a head start on financing.

Save you the cleaning fee that visit and you'd still get eyes-on!

Even if this means missing a month of rental it could save you headaches and money down the road.  

I also remodeled an entire house for $3500, so I am weird, but there are lots of simple things you can do that save large dollars.You're stuck with your PM for a while it sounds like. 

I think this may be the safer bet - save up, renovate, and after kitchen is done refinance and buy new house.

It will get you a house and save their credit and keep the bank happy.

I was taught growing up that what I should do is find a good job, save as much money as I can in my 401k and never dream of touching that money tell I’m 65 and retire off into the sunset and enjoy my golden years ...::.

Also, make sure you are saving for general maintainance, Cap ex, 1 month vacancy/year, property mgmt.

We'll get this resolved right away.  

I want to rent out my current property and finance the new home without dipping into my savings.