Don't split the work between multiple contractors if possible, finding one to do all or most of the work will keep prices down.Challenges were finding replacement pieces for certain items as manufactured homes were very different than stick built as well as going through state guidelines for affixing the house to the land

Are there any guidelines or best practices (ie: rewiring such a property would be more valuable than updating insulation).Is it something you need to ask the insurance company about to get, or is all this determined in the initial interview with the potential insurer?

There are general guidelines but nothing formulaic. 

Hi thereAccording to IRS guidelines, once a property is ready and available for rent, meaning after you completed the renovations. you would  be able to deduct expenses. snce this was your main home,  the tax accountant you will use will need to do a conversion from personal residence to a rental for depreciation purposes. the improvement you made, depending on what they are, may be added to your basishope this helps

If your goal is to help your mom, you can purchase a property for her through a 1031 exchange and rent it to her at fair market value to meet IRS guidelines.

At any rate it is possible, but depending on your appraisal it could be a gamble

If so you need to fall into the guidelines (for the investor whos funding it) regarding non arms length transactions.The most common scenarios they typically prohibit are:- Gifts of Equity- Bailouts- Leaseback OptionsAt the end of the day it needs to be a legitimate transaction, with legitimate funds coming into close.

That could make financing the rehab a little smoother.3.FHA 203(k): If the rehab costs and scope fit within the FHA guidelines, refinancing into a 203(k) loan could work.

The main differences (besides rates/underwriting guidelines) is what you can include in your renovation costs.

The SEC enforces strict guidelines on raising capital, and violating them can lead to hefty fines, investor lawsuits, and even criminal charges.Let’s break down some key takeaways from SEC Rule 506(b) of Regulation D and why you MUST have a Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) and Subscription Agreement in place.1.