As you have to use one of their “approved” property management companies to get the “guaranteed rent” program, I wanted to get those introductions complete.

I would discourage you from buying condos as they’re typically really High in HOA fees which is completely outside your control (major negative) and usually not investor friendly.

Its completely feasible the issue you are having is new and not preexisting.

Get the HELOC and in 6 months use the potential of the 401K and HELOC along with the liquid cash to qualify for a Hard Money loan to rehab the property, then refinance from the hard money into a investment loan Hi Aaron, i might be reading this wrong but is this suggesting having 2 loans out in order to complete the deal?

Once the property is completed, your conventional lender comes to refinance the loan.

I am currently doing a complete rehab on a duplex (side by side) in Canandaigua (Finger Lakes).  

I was completely shocked given that I had paid to have some one to look for a tank. 

Here are some guidelines in terms of doing it yourself. https://www.epa.gov/lead/renovation-repair-and-pai...You'll need to complete the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure when you're ready to sell, which your Realtor should provide to you.Thx, Dan

I collect $645 for the remainder of her lease through August 14, complete a walk through and return her security deposit in full.

Try to have the contractors provide you an updated invoice indicating paid in full/ work completed.