To address your question on whether it's in your best interest to take a higher interest rate in order for the lender to cover closing costs...Yes, that would be a great option so you don't have to come out-of-pocket for the closing costs.

you need a mailing address, you can use a PO box. 

How do lawyers try to address this issue?

Don't even need to provide a property address.

Typically, a hard money lender will want you to have some "skin in the game" by putting down some of your own money.

If you didn't win a Respectful debate with an inspector on the site, or at least get him to pause and return, your stuck doing what he asks for in this instance.That being said, its fair to argue with them that the plumbing permit can be inspected and finalized, and a separate  citation against the property should be recorded for whatever violation the inspector believes must be addressed.  

We spent way too much on the rehab and yet didn't address everything we should have addressed.

This article will address six important tips that will help you invest wisely.1.DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE THE FINANCIAL MEANS TO INVEST IN RENTAL PROPERTIES2.CONSIDER YOUR GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION AND DESIRED LEVEL OF RISK3.RESEARCH DIFFERENT MARKETS FOR POTENTIAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES4.GET FINANCING FROM A REPUTABLE LENDER WHO SPECIALIZES IN SINGLE-FAMILY RENTALS 5.FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY THAT YOU ARE GOING TO HIRE6.

They are lending based on that you can put done money (you have skin in the game) and that the property will cash flow (tenant will pay the mortgage)We have about 21 units now.

Did you send me any details, like addresses?