Above the range is a GE Advantium high speed convection oven/microwave.

It speeds up the process and you then have access to get the property ready for sale or rent, whichever you do. 

As Amy pointed out, they can help speed the process and maybe cut some costs, but ultimately a securities attorney needs to be highly involved.

What techniques would you all suggest to get past this speed bump and purchase our first property?

My thought is if I am the investor wouldn't I know how to adjust the numbers from a bank perspective to an investor's perspective?

While it was a deeply rewarding career, I had to face the fact that I’m not 20-something anymore and I don’t want to be crippled with arthritis to the point of not being able to enjoy retirement down the road.Someone on a different networking site told me about Public Adjusting.  

Have you talked to a public adjuster?

I'm not saying I expect you to have identified every door knob; what I am saying is that just having your line items to review will allow me to make a quick adjustment to what I think the REAL rehab cost might be.  

Chris Masons thanks for the encouraging words.I'm still at the investment bank full time so this will be my 2nd full time job as I plan on going full speed.

Any income I earn will just be added income until I feel I can go full speed ahead and dedicate more time to the RE industry.What are your views on my choosing to join MAR (Massachusetts Assoc of Realtors) and NAR.