Knowing the property's condition helps you accurately estimate these costs.

Quote from @Samuel Choi: @Gustavo Munoz CastroNo not an agent thanks for the info  Then that won't help, Expired listing data is only on the MLS which means it takes money to get access to it.

Thanks for the help though.

Again, we have so much to figure out, that any help and guidance is appreciated.

One of the main reasons I got into this industry is my passion for helping people and wanting to guide people into a good loan product for them based on their needs. 

Happy to help.

In PA there is an easy app that can help provide information.

If your PM is unable to demonstrate their process to your satisfaction then I suggest you either help train them to do better or find another PM.People turn their money over to investors all the time.

You could secure the loan / partnership with a 2nd lien against the property to help guarantee their position. 

When its tough, people try to get/pay for all the help they can.