@Jessica Heller- contact  several  lenders on the  same  day - provide them  with the  same criteria -  get  some  quotes and ask the  questions you have  ...compare the date and the feedback received and then make a  decison on  starting the pre approval process 

This is the best description of the process on the back end I have ever seen, thank you.

I have an REO broker with over 15 years experience to help guide you through the process if you have not done it before.I'll work with you on ensuring everything the Am's are lookimng for is addressed in your resume.If I do not get you listings it does not cost you anything.

Do I write the LLC a W-9 and write a check from the LLC into a personal account for tracking purposes? 

Started the rehab process last week. 

We have a property there that we are in process of converting to a STR.

These are some of the items in addition to what you listed that I would be interested in during the due diligence process.

Though, this process will be the same for the other state (if you created a CA LLC you may need to register it as a foreign LLC in the state in which you are doing business/holding property).

When I do it for me and my clients, we go very conservative to give better expectations of the transition process, than if it goes better, great!

In retrospect I would have spelled out the construction process more clearly in writing ahead of time.In your case the existing tenant is getting no new value so there is nothing for them to gain with this project.