Additional information:- I'm a FL resident so going to see the actual property is possible.- It would be my first deal.- It's a turnkey property.Thanks for your input!

I typically start there and check anyone in question using the other review websites.One of my handymen charges $40 the first hour and $30 each additional (he's so busy he's booked up until 2019 - no joke) and the other charges $50 the first hour and $40 each additional. 

In addition, you should explore other investment options that are good and common for self-directed investing such as private lending, investing into syndication, note funds and private placements. 

Misrepresenting driveway access is a fast ticket to getting sued by the buyer.In addition to the other good suggestions here, I'd suggest a certified letter / return receipt to the broker at that agency.  

@Dan L.There are a couple of options here including:Cash out Refinance - this should be able to get you somewhere in the 60-85% of the value of the home.Get a HELOC - you can also tap some of the equity by getting a HELOC loan and using it as a down payment for additional properties. 

We just told them we would add it to the inspection list and not to worry about it.

Then, once you've shown that you can meet or exceed return projections to family and friends, you can attract additional capital from passive investors.Regardless, real estate is a long-term game, so any strategy you use will likely take years to get off the ground.

Additionally, anything I've ever had that hits even close to 2% has been pretty hood-ey. 

I am trying to avoid an FHA (203K) because I do not want to get stuck tacking on thousands of additional dollars (that I will be paying PMI on) to pay a professional to paint the inside and outside of the house to meet the "no peeling paint" requirements in order to close on loan.

A single family home 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms 2,140 sq ft, unfinished basement, 2 car garage, pole barn with additional 2 car garage & 8 dog kennel, updated appliances, roof in great shape, well septic & 2 acres.