I would recommend just continuing with your business as you otherwise would, and when you have a couple new deals that those buyers might be interested in, offer it up to them first.But:- I wouldn't look for deals they specifically want, unless they are deals you'd be willing to do otherwise;- I wouldn't customize a house for them unless they were willing to put a large enough deposit down that it would cover having to remove all of their customizations should they not follow through on the purchase;- I would pre-qualify them as you would any other buyer, and not give them any preferential treatment.In other words, go into the deal assuming the worst case -- they will ask you to do a lot of customizations and then back out of the deal. 

However I'm not sure what to do with all the loose fill insulation in the attic.

LOLQuick fact 2 - the word 'mortgage' is derived from the word 'muerte' which loosely translates to 'til death'.  

While finalizing my extensive rehab plan (removing walls for an open concept, expanding a shower in the master bath) my contractor mentions we need to have an architect draw up our plans in CAD and then we need to have an engineer bless the plans in order to get through the City of Houston'a permit process.

The inspector wants me to remove the gravel and install either concrete or asphalt on the approach. that's approximately 450 sq. ft.the house is in garden city, next to livonia, westland, redford, canton, wayne and dearborn heights

I know my bank gave me a hard time when I was only trying to remove my name's wife from it while refinancing; and (2) whether the LLC will help.  

I think its terrible that this tab has been removed.  

Would it be best to put down laminate, remove and just have concrete slab, etc. ?  

Such as ones that specialize in mold removal.

I am currently in the process of filing my 2015 tax return (extension) where I can remove those expenses to increase that year's self-employment income, but that income would be taxed at the 28% bracket so not sure if it's worth it.