It's going to be your thin credit profile / lack of seasoned trade lines.

Unfortunately, this was likely an inevitable outcome and cost over a multiple decade period of risk exposure...along with not getting appraisal value for the illegal unit when you sell.

I am happy with the outcome and look forward to closing this deal and being a repeat investor.

What was the outcome?

It's the laziest possible path the outcome is predictable. 

Hello,Just want to know if anyone have tricks of the trade they can share to get the most deals needed to renovate bathroom/kitchen?

That makes sense @Zane CressThanks for updating thread with outcome.  

I remember hearing on the BP real estate podcast at some point Scott describing how selling an investment property after 5ish years and trading it in for a more expensive property was the right move financially.

What was the outcome?

In Essence trade something of value for their time, knowledge and ability to teach you or walk you through a flip/rental/rehab.Best of luck