However, to your point about the contract, we wouldn't necessarily have to perform the contract in the event of not finding a buyer, IF the contract has a clause(s) allowing the buyer to back out prior to a certain date.

Meaning, you would have to write a check to your contractor for work that they have not performed yet. 

I would never suggest purchasing a commercial property without performing the appropriate due diligence yourself.

If you have many units, having a PM could work because you're keeping that carrot of leasing fees so they have to continue to perform. 

Sound barrier performance is based on density of the product. 

Private lenders generally require less documentation than banks, and some private lenders don't even require a full appraisal (more often the case with private lenders that are very familiar with the location of the subject property, and can perform adequate in-house underwriting).3.

However, here in Ga, as long as you don't explicitly wave your right to the 8-day unilateral extension, it's there for you to use.

My investment work has a bit of a "leg-up" since I've used these trades and vendors extensively so have a greater rapport than some other agents who just keep giving out referrals or maybe have used them once or twice on their own home.I'd be happy to chat. 

With all the requirements for FHA I'm surprised you could purchase a place that needs extensive rehab.

Their job is to do all of the heavy lifting by souring opportunities, performing due diligence, lining up financing & investors, and executing the business plan from start to finish.