It is a duplex totaling 4 bds and 2.5 baths with modern updates, in great condition.

Federal programs will require you to use GC/licensed folks for a lot of the work and they will get reimbursed by the institution that your loan is with; many GCs don't want to wait on the float time of requesting funds and getting them.Depending on the program and rehab/condition of the home, you may not be required to live in the home (think black mold remediation...bank isn't going to put you in a compromised position) however they may have min/max of when you need to move in.

If the item gets damaged or lost, you have another lead time. 

You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.

They can take time with their search and be more selective about a property’s location and condition.

You'll want to talk to a local probate attorney to see how much time that could take.If the squatter is not making mortgage payments, you've got perhaps another month or two before the lender begins foreclosure proceedings.In your situation, I would approach the squatter to see inside the property to assess the condition.

Quote from @David Martoyan: For those focused on the BRRRR strategy, I’d love to hear about how you’re adapting to current market conditions.

We are able to demonstrate seemingly everything that the credit card company is asking for - the reservation details, the fact that the guest accepted our terms and conditions, and timestamps for all, including IP address.However, the credit card companies are taking it one step further now. 

It is a duplex totaling 4 bds and 2.5 baths with modern updates, in great condition.

I used to work with a marketing company who claimed they could get me leads of properties already listed STR.