There is also ASHI and NAHI to recognize inspectors nationally.

Had interviews but they want an experienced PM.

It takes about two - three years before they recognize they bid too much

Congrats to you on recognizing and getting an early start.

I WOULD RECOMMEND that you do your own property management if your able to create contracts and interview tenants, and communicate and document information about the repairs the tenants need to make. 

The lender is going to weigh heavily on your credit history/credit score, your current debt and liabilities, the amount and stability of your income and assets, documentation from your tax returns, and the condition/value of the property being mortgaged.If I were in your situation, I would interview several lenders and find out what they require and what they value.

What I caught recently was being positive toward the negative, usually self defeating, thoughts that creep in by appreciating them as warnings then recognizing I have dealt with, or can deal with, the issue successfully. 

The best case scenario is that the seller fund the note at closing, preferably in the same name as seller to avoid an immediate recognized gain. 

After a loss occurs is not the time to be interviewing for a PA.

Shoot me a private message and count me in on your next round of agent interviews.