also just looked up this company, does show one of the larges hard money lenders but also alot of law suits in years (2010-2012)

It was really hard to schedule cleaners and contractors for repairs on such short notice, and, though we were able to get some of them, my husband ended up doing a great deal of work on the unit (and had to cancel a number of his plans in order to do so).

I'll hook you up!" 

@Robert Schwenkler We set up those gaps, when needed, in our Property Management system.

I’m less concerned about the small items, and I focus on where big costs surprises can come up (new sewer lines, breaker upgrades, galvanized piping, etc) so I can re-trade my offer appropriately.

That's the one that you need to live in and slowly fix up. 

He uses as a rental but his ex-wife (now girlfriend) is the tenant so he has fixed it up for her and it should be move-in ready.

These terms were provided by the seller's daughter who managed the properties and were not disclosed to us during the transaction.The legal expertise we've received up until this point has not been helpful.

I would open up a few more credit cards.  

I know condo prices here don't usually go up a lot, but I'm hoping to find a good spot.