It seems like it basically up to you to do the math on how much more you will potentially make selling each unit individually and then deciding if that extra $$$ is worth the number of extra hours you will spend.

I’m willing to spend some money to “INSURE” I’m not left out.   

Does anyone have any excel/spreadsheet templates they use for organization and having a place where you store that budgeting and timeline information?

While it is nice of her to pay the rent for her adult son, she shouldn't be paying rent for two places as it is clearly stretching her budget.

Several of my STR investor clients here in Colorado have used a designer, and they generally pick a few statement pieces that they spend money on and then go with FB marketplace  or even IKEA for smaller items. 

I highly recommend you travel to the market yourself and spend a couple days driving around, looking at various properties, if you are going to be buying anywhere.  

An LP writing a $10mm check, likely, will visit the offices of the sponsor and spend a few days with them.  

For fix and flips, the best finishes depend on the neighborhood, target buyer, and your budget.

Expect to spend a considerable amount of your time speaking to people.Expect to work dozens of hours/week with little to no immediate result.Expect most of your early interest from potential clients to come from your sphere of influence.Expect to go 3-6 months without getting paid (unless you do rentals which usually pay faster)Expect to be bombarded with distractions - mainly, people/companies marketing to you so that you choose their system for quick and easy buyer or seller leads.

Through PHA sources, the article indicates the renovation will cost $112M, twice the initial budget.