In either case, whether you decide to rent or to resell, first determine if the deceased owner had a will.   

I'll be collaborating with my financial planner to determine which investment vehicle is best to roll my 401k into.

I agree with Chris Coleman that determine what is worth  for you in terms of the cash flow from this house.

If you mess up on the return, your fellow member/partner can be upset and look for a remedy.Regarding the $30,000 in materials, you want to determine if the items are1) depreciated2) Currently expensed3) non-deductible

I would like to get some advice from some experienced agents.How did you determine what company to work for?

The loan type and stability of income will determine how long you must be on the job to qualify.Basically the best income for a quick purchase is salary, but hourly with 40 hours guaranteed is also great. 

But hopefully you get the point.Some specialists provide a free cursory inspection to determine the scope of work needed, and this might therefore seem like a good way to get the best of both worlds. 

How did you find the deal and how did you determine the sale price value?

How is future appreciation being determined?

Dude above @Matt Higgins is correct, Current can be not reliable but checking it at a minimum can determine if they gave you a legit number and not their buddy.