If you're not yet decided on a market you'd like to invest in I'd suggesting starting there.

I'm looking for any suggestions, recommendations, or advice that could point me in the right direction.

., there are additional parking needs.- This is an industrial area with no lack of available space that already has suitable buildings for a brewery.

Does anyone have any suggestions or pointers for a Credit score, lenders/broker, location, down payment amount (15%?)? 

One of them sent theirs with the following info:Under Description of Operations/Locations/Vehicles:Blanket Additional Insured/Blanket Waiver of Subrogation/Blanket Primary and Noncontributory/Blanket Per Project Aggregate.What does the above mean?

When I explained my goals to this broker, he suggested I flip a SFH to start as it will accomplish my goal of magnifying capital using leverage (5% conventional down) while giving me experience.

If your tenant failed to give the full 30 days notice and owes additional rent, deduct it from the deposit and refund the remainder. 

In most recent cases, buyers are STILL purchasing properties with similar situations especially since inventory is so low.Assuming property location has decent demand AND your home is priced strategically when it hits the market, I'd say you do not need to obtain permits/COs.Are there any violations, open permits or complaints associated with these additions to the property?

Any suggestions, thoughts, or ideas would be greatly appreciated!

As for the additional escrow unsure why you would be requesting that much more but for the rental increase you just need to send legal notice and they must abide by it as they are month to month then you can look at eviction if they choose to disagree with that route.