Otherwise, you could potentially do a Debt-Service Coverage Ratio purchase or refinance to get the necessary funds which would be a cashflow based lending option for investments. 

I will then go immediately into renovations, for which I have proof of funds. 

However, I attended an RE meetup and learned about this company called Spark Rental (https://sparkrental.com/coinvesting/?

How much should a general contractor charge to allow my company to pull permits for each renovation and how much should he charge per onsite visit to spot check subcontractor work?

Has anyone done business with this company?  

Also the plan is to use retirement funds from my 401K even after which, I should have enough left for retirement.

I understand if funds are not available it is easy get blinded by what saves the most, but if multiple people are telling you that it is a bad idea mostly likely is because they have learned that most of the times or never, saving in the short-term doesn't payoff.

I have set aside funds for a down payment.

I will be hiring and management company either way. 

Hi Shannon.Property Management fees do change depending on the market and service levels a company provides.