Were there any unexpected hurdles during the rehab or resale process?

However, you will need to find a seller that is willing to do this and it wouldn't be a bad idea to have a professional help guide you through this process.

Things will never feel perfect, and the process will always feel a little scary.

Their role is purely administrative, so if you file incorrectly or choose the wrong entity type, you’re on your own.3.Hiring a Lawyer or CPA (White-Glove Service):This is the most comprehensive option, with costs ranging from $1,000 to $3,000.

It will scan and send everything directly to your Dropbox which streamlines the process tremendously for me.  

My question is really around the legality and process of taking back the garage from the existing tenants for this project.

Like anything, the start is the most difficult steps in any process.  

Make sure it explicitly explains the process for termination if you are unhappy with their services, but especially if they violate the terms of your agreement.3.

Had I hired a professional, it would have been done in a month and the extra five months of rent income would have paid for the contractor, saving me six months of nights and weekends.

It's possible the engineer is agreeing to take on the ENTIRE development process and manage the entire development of the project but that would need to be clearly defined in the roles and responsibilities of the development partnership.