Then, if you wanted $10k/mth, you would just need to write the plan of how to acquire 4 str's that would perform at least that well. 

The OP clearly stated that a cost seg was NOT performed.

If there are any other real estate investors with units in this neighborhood with an opinion on good handyman in the area for smaller tasks (minor plumbing issues like toilets, small repairs, etc.)

Get it going and once it’s performing you can refi into a commercial loan and pay him the balance. 

And then form a master to-do list for the day pulling the most important tasks from each.

For tasks like assembling furniture, I'd recommend Fiverr or TaskRabbit.

Please let me know if anyone has dealt with this issue before, and what are some examples of the hardship you claimed in order to accomplish this task.

He is hesitant to let me use the money for the transactional funding because he is scared of the possibility that the B to C end buyer does not perform.

@Avery CarlHow do STR in the area perform during a recession? 

Im in houston texas and would like to know what performance metrics should I seek in a 1 to 4 unit home to ensure Ill get approved for another loan year after year?