Do an ARM, buy down the rate or plan for the future refinance. 

Since I don't know what I don't know wondering if I am spinning my wheels considering approaching the condo board before purchase to find out if they would allow window replacement and if so point me in the direction to get some quick quotes so I could put together an offer. 

It tracks all maintenance requests well and you can make notes, add pictures, videos and communicate directly with the tenant in the maintenance request.

A few things:1) I like to work directly with subs or installers for this reason.

I'm open to living in a pretty small space, but would hope to avoid the worst parts of town to start our journey.

My opinion is to not engage a GC, but rather work directly with any service providers that are needed for certain tasks.

I always recommend that they start small. 

If you're having this much trouble communicating virtually with your property manager, I suggest possibly heading to their direct office and request a copy.

Just sent you a direct message.

Part of a lenders Short Sale package, is a Short Sale Arm's Length Affidavit which is signed by the seller stating that they are NOT related to the buyer.