The product you're looking for is a simple non owner occupied resi loan that will be sold to Fannie or Freddie.

My options were limited because I tried to do all of this during Carnaval, which is the worst time to get anything productive done.

My plan is to increase the rents when renewing the leases but can I remove utilities from rent and ask them to pay them separately to me at the same time that I increase the rents? 

Many Property Managers have "Turnkey product" or have the system to help you buy, clean up, rent, and manage something from afar. 

At this moment, I'm wondering if there is a better short-term loan product that will allow me to extract a much equity out of the property/project and upon the dust settling I can look for a longterm loan product. 

According to one lender, Freddie Mac as of Thursday has $9B in their pipeline which roughly equals their annual production to date.

Gov. must forgive property tax collections if they are willing to prevent landlords from being payed for the service and product they provide.

You need credibility, a good strategy and the right product.

We have our ways of vetting them, of course, but in general, if you have the product and the price & terms that you're asking for it are reasonable, you will have an endless supply of potential buyers.As far as our backup plans go:1. 

Very in demand product type, metal buildings or other types.