I also won't close until all repairs are done; I don't trust the whole "put the money for repairs in escrow upon close".And good call cutting ties with MW instead of trying to exit the deal with his promise of a profit.

So that means you cut a check to someone...ALL IN ADVANCE.  

Once you have a current COI, then just look at the dates tied to their lines of insurance coverage (General Liability, Workers Comp, etc.). 

You are cutting corners thus your having items break. 

It also cuts out additional closing costs.

As soon as you tie it to lease payments etc then you could be giving them an interest in the real estate itself. 

As for your agent contact, don't get tied up with the first one you meet.

October was the start to the cut off dates and some of these homeowners do not have the means to start paying a higher payment.

Revenue growth isn't tied to interest rates, it's tied to supply and demand in the rental market, plus what other comparable properties are charging.  

Because of the deal, I think we could make it work but would like to cut out the hard money lender.