I recently attempted to purchase a condo that needed a bit of kitchen/bath Reno; I found HOA detail on the MLS and its usually include there’s or Zillow by the way.

Here in MA, you cannot discriminate against a renter based on them receiving any type of public assistance, and that includes Section 8.I just talked with another BP'er a couple of hours ago who was contacted by what we think was a "tester". 

Do I include my fee in the price I market to buyer?

VA appraisals include all of that plus a "wood destroying insect report".Good luck!

With the automatic lock, your doors better line up with the strike plate perfect or they won't lock.

Could include other things like waterproofing.

I have a couple of private investors however their lending ability combined would not meet the down payment requirement.The question I'm submitting to the forum is, how can I structure creative financing for this deal including the down payment?

Hey we host a meet up in Staten Island and most of us, including me own property in New Jersey.

I would never be opposed to using any of the processes you mentioned above, including the short-term financing, rehab, and then refinance into a conventional loan, but I would want to wait until after my first go around. 

Assets can include real estate (residential and commercial properties), promissory notes, and ownership interests in partnerships.