If you’ve never done a deal I suggest presenting to possible private money what the deal will look like if your offer is accepted.

I don't want to get in a situation where I have an accepted offer and I can't get underwritten. 

PMs are not created equal and can pass/fail an initial sniff test by reviewing their website/social media platforms and the initial contact.Best of luck in your search for a new PM.

This was a verbal offer that I decided to just accept without a counter.

Listening to @Brandon Turner (ask BP podcast), He goes and says that he won't accept a tenants that make less then 3x the rental.

I need someone (maybe with a generator) to test the AC for me, and give me an estimate on what it would cost to repair.

That is the key  raising money is credibility and create relationships.Grant advertises because he has a fund that is registered and he can accept non accredited investors as well. 

The fair housing act has a test for undue financial and administrative burden. 

Just wondered if there was an "industry accepted" rule of thumb.

The issue with Cozy (which wasn't the case when we first signed up) is that they no longer give you a way to not accept 'partial' payments which can cause heartache when it comes to evictions.