Here are a few lessons I learned during the renovation, many of which stemmed from the age of the house and unexpected hidden damages:1.Damaged Plumbing: Several plumbing pipes were ruptured or severely damaged, requiring replacement.2.Termite Infestation: I discovered termites, which led to additional costs for treatment and repairs.3.Rotted Wood: Significant sections of wood in the structure were rotted and had to be replaced.4.Lack of Insulation: There was no insulation in the att Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Hello & Happy Holidays to all! I'm a new member of not only this community here, but also the "FU Money" community lol. But Im heavily lacking true mentorship to take me to my intended goal of reaching the financi...

I am no professional here, just explaining from my experience.. first, insurance starts claim and they send adjuster out to assess, check damages, and collect documentation.

I would not ask for a template from anyone, the better the contractor the more professional the contractor the better they are with documentation and getting things in order for templates.

Unless you are confident in estimating the renovations needed, I would highly recommend getting a contractor's professional opinion of the rehab costs.

As long as your primary residence on your drivers license is updated correctly and you fill out this new residence as primary application, it may be no problem.

Research contractors better Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

You could also talk to professionals like attorneys or CPAs who might know people interested in lending.

That level of service requires a professional commitment, which is why agency agreements are necessary. 

Show up to court on time, have all of your paperwork ready, be polite and professional, stick to the facts.