To what extent does landscaping typically add value to a property for the purposes of appraisal and re-financing, compared to other improvements? 

I have not seen any "main stream" versions of this just back country engineering but it's a solid concept and works well. 

They will do a Good title search that no liens or mortgage issues with the firemineral rights transfer, easements, a survey, type things need to be clear.glad you escaped the fire with your health is main thing

So I think JLL is the main brokerage I should be hoping to work for, but I'm not sure how long JLL will be in this seat with VA. 

This is one of the main reasons that HUD deals fail to close.  

Here is their webpage:  https://www.titanbank.com/about-us As for Solera, yes, the main reason I chose Titan Bank over them is because Solera's webpage didn't have a professional enough look and feel to it compared to Titan Bank. 

Mainly cash position versus debt.  

He knows how to do almost everything, but due to his pace I use him for mainly handyman work(toilets, fixtures, tuckpoint, wood work, switches/covers, etc) He has done minor HVAC and electrical for me as well, but..

For illustration purposes, two identical homes on the same block with a FMV of $100K are listed.

Most lenders are going to want to see a few big things from the ownership group. 1) The borrower will be the enitity (LLC, S-Corp, etc) and any owner with usually 20% or more of ownership in the entity will be expected to guaranty the loan, 2) We'll want to see some experience doing similar projects from at least one of the main owners, 3) We'll want to see bank statements showing liquidity enough to cover the intial cash injection (down payment), the closing cost, and some cash in reserve.