-- We typically start with an exterior front, then go to kitchen and nicest bathroom.

I may not fully understand what drives the market and what to look for to stay ahead of the game, but I'm trying.. do you typically hold the property longer this time of the year?

A typical 'rent to own' scenario constructively creates a contract to purchase. 

Getting permits after a variance depending on jurisdiction for multifamily for projects I have done has typically been 6-18 months.

@Michael Kazalas, personally this sounds like too many cooks in the kitchen, but also a very clear violation of SEC rules around material involvement.Granted, I don't know much about fractional ownership other than vacation rentals, which are limited to 8 owners, typically.  

Not typically my area maybe you can message me.

Sellers typically  become motivate when they cannot sell the property due to price, defect or simply bad market fundamentals. 

There isn't a typical or average seller finance deal. 

That typically is a longer (3-5+ years).Whatever strategy you use you'll want to make sure you can make investments, drive up the value of the property and then refinance to pull out all/most of your initial cash.

With the flat fee everyone is happy, and the owner typically makes a few bucks.