Based on my experience with custom home builds, and the photo they attached with my update, the house *should* be dried in within a few weeks.

Running numbers, networking, and talking to local investors will boost your confidence when it’s time to pull the trigger.

If you can find that deal, pull that trigger.

As long as you own it you will not trigger any tax. 

Usually this triggers eviction.

With regard to renovations, I always suggest taking incremental steps to bigger renovations or partnering with someone who has already done a renovation at that level.I've been known to just go for the big rehabs for my personal investments here in Chicago , and during that process, it's always more stressful than it needs to be...As far as navigating the competition, I've found the best thing I can do is get EXTREMELY CLEAR  on what I am looking for; then I am confident pulling the trigger quicky. 

+ ample pantry/shelf/cabinet space for dry goods.

Its typically triggered by a third party, so until someone wants to complain, there is no ADA compliance police wandering around giving citations.

Personally, in this market, I would work on saving up and really doing my best to find a great opportunity and pull the trigger then.

This tax change could trigger even with offering contacts for those services as it could be construed as contractors.