Show up to court on time, have all of your paperwork ready, be polite and professional, stick to the facts. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

New 200 amp circuit panel, Culligan water softner, new washer/dryer, and a deep clean Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Sounds like you have a pretty poor security system.Even with a good security system, having a tenant provide ID is the first step in a professional screening process. 

You could also talk to professionals like attorneys or CPAs who might know people interested in lending.

These are brokers that provide professional T12. 

Unless you are confident in estimating the renovations needed, I would highly recommend getting a contractor's professional opinion of the rehab costs.

The mirage of get into Real Estate Investing, make ton's of money, get passive, do nothing, sip cocktails on the beach and professionally vacation the rest of your days sounds great, unfortunately it's a mirage. 

Who exactly do the gurus think live in D'class housing, soaring exemplars of personal, professional, financial stability?

Quote from @Jake Hughes: Whats up BP community.What professional photographers are people using to market their rehabbed properties?