I’d like a more specific ‘scope of work’ and detailed stage by stage punchlist type document so we can be on the same page.  

First always seek legal counsel with an attorney:ask them the pros & cons of some of the following:1) Debt: secure a loan against the property you receive interest payments.2) Equity: record an option to buy the property (ex. you have the option to buy the property for $115k for a specified time period.3) Purchase a partial ownership interest, ex. tenant in common ownership of 50% of equity4) combo equity participation loan , you share in the upside equity.

If you haven't been receiving audited financial statements every year that's troubling. 

I receive postcards and mailers from realtors offering 1% on the listing side quite often.I've also had realtors offer to kick me back part of their commission on the buying side as well.So I know this is starting to become a fairly common practice at least in my area.

This is the interest rate you are receiving for your investment.

I own and occupy a home in the area that is receiving the benefit.

Form 3115 allows you to catch up on all the depreciation you've missed and the IRS has 30 days to credit your taxpayer account after they receive it. 

The goal would be to maintain the curb appeal / authentic look, but at a much lower replacement cost.Thus, I'm looking to find an insurance agent / receive quotes that understand this dynamic.

45.Will the lender need any documents on any of the investment properties during the duration of the loan?

He received a notice from the lien holder that they will start foreclosure proceedings soon.