Any help, advise or recommendation would be greatly appreciated. 

What do folks recommend here?

Also, you can seek an exception from most DSCR lenders and they get approved at a high rate, it will just come with an increased origination fee (usually .5% for exceptions) or a interest rate add on. 

If anyone has any advice, tips, success stories or any guidance would be truly appreciated.

I’m flabbergasted that any one would invest without networking on sites like this or doing research, hence why I’m doing it

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

I use Hot Springs - highly recommended but expensive 

They can purchase the parts online and install them themselves, or they can hire a professional and pay the bill.

What would you do/recommend?

Are you aware of any online forums for people who are severely allergic to animals and who want to find a vacation rental that is less likely to trigger their allergic reactions?