Take a look at some photos below to see some of the things you should be prepared for if you engage in investing in these blighted areas.

I'd repay the loan I took from my LLC and then move on to the next property.The beauty of this is it won't be a hit on my credit so my DTI won't be impacted at all and I can give myself a better interest rate than a HML would.Would a bank or lender have an issue with the source of funds used to acquire the property when I go to refinance?

Tell them you will begin advertising and screening applicants immediately, they will be responsible for all your costs associated with finding a replacement (advertising, screening credit checks etc.) and that they will be responsible for the rent up to the point in time new tenants move in.

I lived through the last credit risk of 2008-2012, lost a few nights of sleep, but I think its BEST to be prepared.

Do any other investors in or near the Spokane, WA area have any recommendations for a local bank or credit union for a first time home buyer?

In that time I also got my income and credit score up high enough to qualify for a second mortgage so that we could move out before selling.

Agreed with Krystle on being prepared to accept a lower rent especially if you want to get a tenant in there in a timely fashion.

So glad you've already plugged into the Bigger Pockets podcast - that was a huge source of education for me when I first started.If you haven't already, I would recommend finding a real estate agent that you trust (you've already had a few chime in here with recommendations ;), and also start talking to lenders (banks, mortgage brokers, credit unions, etc.)

You can pull out a HELOC (Home Equity Line Of Credit) Or a Home equity loan on your SFH, and use that money towards a downpayment.

If you go the HELOC route at any of these credit unions, you should be able to get the $24-$48K you are looking for.