Real estate was scary at the time, the news were bad, prices were dropping and nobody knew if that would ever get better.I had a well paying corporate job at the time (which also meant international travel 2 weeks every m month), so I did not have much time and it also it took me a year to find the confidence and the money for another one.

My team tore out all the kitchen cabinets, removed the stand up shower, toilet, and vanity, added a laundry closet, knocked out a wall to add a full shower, built a large deck, installed all new flooring, replaced all but one light, had the electric updated and a couple outlets added, repaired two broken windows, replaced some of the plumbing, painted the exterior of the house and all interior rooms, put in all new kitchen cabinets with quartz counter top, all new appliances to include washer dryer and dishwasher, installed a new tub, vanity, toilet, built a stone base to the fireplace, and did some landscaping.

Open all the interior doors so it's obvious how things flow.4.

When you're looking at new builds make sure you check to see if they have a preferred/internal lender and/or an interest rate buydown available, which can really change the terms of the deal. 3 months ago some of the new construction companies in my area were offering permanent 3.5%, 30-year interest rates and up to $80k (10%) off of list for using their lenders.

Does the 3rd floor patio cover the 2nd floor interior or simply stack on the 2nd floor patio?

My dad put on an international micro housing competition last year here in Denver, utilizing a real site in the RiNo neighborhood here in Denver.  

I know when I did interior BPOs it made me very uncomfortable when someone was following me around, trying to talk the subject up.

Not completed yet, but we will be replacing windows, and doing a small interior remodel to add a second bedroom What was the outcome?

You might find the property you buy is landlocked and your first job as the new owner is getting legal access.As for access to the interior of the house, if you have a battery powered drill you can get access. 

We're odd in that our project manager actually has a formal degree in Interior Design.