Knowing the property's condition helps you accurately estimate these costs.

It's helpful for me to move beyond my inner dialogue because I tell myself all sorts of stories that may or may not be true.I get it, though.

Thanks for the help though.

When its tough, people try to get/pay for all the help they can.

If your PM is unable to demonstrate their process to your satisfaction then I suggest you either help train them to do better or find another PM.People turn their money over to investors all the time.

Again, we have so much to figure out, that any help and guidance is appreciated.

In PA there is an easy app that can help provide information.

You could secure the loan / partnership with a 2nd lien against the property to help guarantee their position. 

One of the main reasons I got into this industry is my passion for helping people and wanting to guide people into a good loan product for them based on their needs. 

Happy to help.