I would probably look at my county tax records.

-I’d consider using a move in/move out checklist to ensure no damages were done and a periodic walk through-keep good records for expenses and rental income/find a good application for this-read Brandon Turners book on managing rental properties and Craig Curelops house hacking strategies-they both rockGood luck and feel free to DM me with any questions!

If that's an accurate figure for total closing costs (and it includes any escrow funding required, title/recording, origination fee, processing/underwriting fees, etc) then it does not seem unusually high to me, but please keep in mind that my experience is in the asset-based lending space-- so my opinion is skewed.

Then add in the winter storm in Feb where there was record cold temps for a record setting duration and add in power outages.  8 units with frozen pipe related issues some with expensive emergency repairs.  

Never use an agent who does not unless they have an excellent track record of selling a whole lot of houses. 

Can a person with a criminal record obtain a real estate license?

How long do the "strikes" stay on your HUD record? 

Looking for a General construction contractor in the area with excellent track records with similar projects. 

This starts your house hacking track record.

Flipping could take 1-2 years to have a track record and build a good nest egg, hardest part is starting and it's relying on the market condition.