Some as-is sellers are just communicating that they aren't going to do any work; others have the mindset of "whatever you find, you can't change the contract".You may want to add "flush all toilets" to your walk through check list lol.

I understand that things happen and tenants sometimes just need someone to work with them, so my rule of thumb is that if a tenant is proactive in their communication I will allow them  to defer the payment 10 days.

Meanwhile, in exchange for my patience I'd want to see a communication log from them to the former PM and to their bank. 

The local banks and local credit unions are the best options for rates/terms (make certain that you are communicating with the "commercial" lending department - even if the property is a single family rental, as it is titled by an LLC, making it a commercial transaction).

I'd prefer to deal straight with the seller, no chance for communication to get twisted or a different spin placed on it.  

The second guy called me six times and I messaged centered him over and over and over that I only use the communication channel of that site. 

First 6 to 9 months, always the lady communicated with any repair requests or for anything I wanted to check, all good.

Prompt response time, excellent communication and hassle-freetransactions.

I would also communicate this in writing as well so you have proof of the demand. 2. 

She doesn’t keep me around because I’m a great communicator.