You can always leave and repeat the process and rent out your old living area.  

Hi Ashley, We have found what works well for us, as well as our clients is to ask them during the on boarding process if they have any preferred contractors.  

I'm at the very starting phase of this process.

Like you, I’m diving into books and podcasts, but I also believe there’s immense value in learning alongside others and gaining hands-on experience.I’m in the process of connecting with like-minded individuals to create a community of new investors who are eager to learn, share knowledge, and even collaborate on deals.

Are they going to put you through hell during the process, and are you okay with it?

It can be a drawn-out process, but it might get you closer to that $500k value.

That said, we understand that insurance details can sometimes be complex or overlooked during the decision-making process.

Either way if the balance is 140k, without going through the short sale process (which will take a few months) no one can assure you of any approved sale price.

If you are just downloading data room info from brokerage sites and plugging into a model, you are refining your skills on the "act", which is certainly necessary and helps make the process faster.  

Create a short presentation that outlines your process and risk mitigation strategies.