He is looking at a group of investors like myself to bring 25% of the project value and then procure a bank loan for the remaining 75%.

It's like drafting a rookie QB and expecting to win the Super Bowl his rookie year.Based on the tax increase, my assumption is you chose a great appreciating neighborhood and have a similar mentality to me. 

It will actually be more difficult for your agent to procure a buyer off market - so the work actually increases. 

Let's be honest here, the listing agent didn't have to do much to procure a suitable buyer.

Who is in charge of procurement?

.✅ Thirdly, in regard to objectionable tenancy and nuisance caused by disruptive tenants, you will need to document these violations with undeniable evidence.Because police reports are not usually able to be procured due to disturbances like drug trafficking or domestic violence, you’ll need to take matters into your own hands on producing that documentation.I recommend getting security cameras installed in all common areas and outside your properties.I’ve used SimpliSafe security cameras but you’ll need to install WiFi service at your properties so that you can maintain recordings in the event of violations and add to your lease that any tampering with said cameras constitutes a lease violation as well.This is still developing and once we get further clarity, we will host a round table with legal experts on how to best protect our properties and residents.

I was hoping to get the property refinanced at a higher valuation after repairs and pay out any bridge loans that I had procured in the interim.  

Not sure why you feel that is a ridiculous concept unless you much rather see foreign entities and developers procuring farmland for other ventures. 

If you have an older home that requires a lot of maintenance, you probably want to avoid the manager who charges a markup.I recommend shopping around occasionally to see if your PM is procuring fair pricing or just marking you up to make money without justification.As for expectations, you need to read the PM agreement and understand what is charged and why.

However, I must say that if I'm procuring the materials then definitely requiring a DP every time.