I understand that with traditional mortgages, it is unlikely to receive lending that incorporates speculative renovation costs.

.- If you're going after a seller finance deal I think once you understand what it will take to get to a finished state its simply a matter of aligning your needs as far as short term cashflow with the current rents/situation, with the net number the seller needs after the refinance.  

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

I’m struggling to understand why all of this is necessary just to use their property management software.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Just trying to understand what is practical applying the same to a large RV or boat

You are a kid and it will be hard to understand exactly what you are asking, where are you getting your money from?

I pushed the deal forward with multiple banks understanding that there was a good chance a banker would get pushback from underwriting later in the process.

By understanding the costs you may encounter upfront, you can take control of the process.Here are just a few things experts say you should be thinking about as you plan ahead.1.

If anything is obvious like a solid proof of more people living in the house or signs of smoking in the house or if she misses even one rent payment then start the eviction process.