They will look at the ENTIRE cost of the project and calculate what they can offer you in loan amount.

Look at their finishes and what they offer guests, use that as your baseline, then improve upon it.

What they will offer you is an appliance package, or closing cost help, or a low fixed rate loan. 

Do you offer mentorship/coaching in real estate investment?

Some even offer preferred interest rates as low as 5.75% at no cost to you. 

Finally found this one and took advantage of the low interest rates by winning the bidding war with an offer slightly above asking price.

What are the pros and cons of each, and which offers the least restrictions, flexibility and cost savings for my intended purposes?

Some custodians may offer access to platforms with investment opportunities, as well.

Some cities like Atlanta, Charlotte, or parts of Texas offer cheaper homes with job opportunities nearby.If I were you, I'd focus on saving and researching markets that offer both affordability and growth.

I told her no and then she told me to sell my crypto, sell my stocks, apply for credit cards and offered me financing.