You should be able to hire a professional company to serve the paperwork.

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

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?

She spent countless hours on the phone—with me, the city, contractors, and other key players—to help find the best path forward when she didn't have to.What I Learned:Insurance is your safety net: Always double-check that you have the correct policy for your project type. 

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.

And answering your phone calls while watching the games does not turn your living room into a home office.

Depends on the person, but as a professional real estate investor it would be a no brainer for me.

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

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.

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