Required work:Electrical wiring and fixturesPlumbing fixturesSheetrock install/mud/paint Flooring (currently exposed is half slab and half old flooring)HVAC repair/installI appreciate any input!

In terms of paying someone to find a tenant, it seems I have two options:1) A real estate agent (the one who helped me buy the place)2) A tenant locator service (apartmentsnow)What's the best way to go about this?  

Down to the studs and new drywall and flooring and plumbing and electrical? 

There are few thing to fix: roof, plumbing, kitchen, painting, floor, foundation.

After your debt service of $800 a month, you will have $40 a month leftover.

Those refineries, and oil service workers will return. 

Got it for a good price pre-construction and was essentially a new build, new roof, central A/C, W/D in unit, dishwasher, bamboo floors, new kitchen with granite, 16 ft ceilings, small loft area, skylights (yes, it is the 4th floor in a walk up). 

Find a lender/broker who is very familiar with these loans and you should be fine.You do not have to pay the fee if you are a: Veteran receiving VA compensation for a service-connected disability, ORVeteran who would be entitled to receive compensation for a service-connected disability if you did not receive retirement or active duty pay, ORSurviving spouse of a Veteran who died in service or from a service-connected disabilitysource: https://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/purchaseco_l...Source for how much your funding fee  will be:  https://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/documents/do...Curious as to why you are exempt from property taxes.

Some services offer a great price, but it's only for 1 photo - which is not useful for most properties.4.

There may  be some smaller agencies that would be interested in buying your services as well.