I have 8 rental properties financed through conventional loans and I’m having issues getting more. 

These tend to be mostly cosmetic interior rehabs (not always but usually) and you can usually avoid the big hidden issues that single family homes can have (structural, environmental, plumbing etc).

We have been very fortunate in our RE careers to not have any serious issues with tenants at our properties.

I told them that I wanted to see repair bills etc. and proof that the issue is actually solved.

And what do I do if he doesn’t answer or avoids giving me this info (I have read other people saying this was an issue for them)?

I am currently in the process of leasing up a vacant property we’ve been renovating however and that has SIGNIFICANTLY increased the amount of people time that I have had recently so for you if that is a huge issue I would not recommend getting involved with any vacant properties that involve total lease ups or else you might just prefer utilizing a property manager.

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

We send our contractor over to quote the project and he reports issues of damage.  

However, you can deduct any expenses you have while at your destination that are directly related to your business."

Or is that even an issue seeing that renovation started a year ago?