I am on the board of two self managed HOA's (Lakeview /Wicker Park) and need assistance dealing with two separate issues:  #1 Noise disturbance in commercial space  #2 VERY delinquent assessments by a single owner Ive attempted to engage two firms already but somehow these issues seem to not be attractive to represent. 

Talking to your friends is fine, but a CPA is the one who signs their name next to yours on the tax form, so get them on board with what you are doing. 

The financing contingency language is the key.

Is that male/female ratio across the board with most property management companies?

If an investment property, is it a turn key rental, or are you flipping it? 

Your only option is cash for keys.   

That essentially means that you cannot use an SBA loan to purchase income property assuming all else is above board. 

Long time lurker on the boards here and have found them incredibly informative and many of the members extremely courteous and professional.

Key points are a) no bank qualifying (lease optionees usally have some money but damaged credit); b) low down (not a typical house downpayment of 10-20%); c) they can become homeowners.

It is great that your Fiance is on board with the idea of investing!