If you're looking to flip, you need to start looking at kitchens from sold properties in the same neighborhood or price point...if they all have laminate counter tops, don't install granite.My take is to always assume an initial cash outlay to push future maintenance...like higher end finishes and appliances on the bet that they won't have issues for 10+ years.

We just finished it a few weeks ago, and accepted an offer on it yesterday, Now we're finishing up the final touches on a remodel in Sunriver, that more than likely will be purchased for a Vacation Rental property by an investor, or a 2nd home.

After viewing a few of these 700-900 sf row homes, it appears minimum finishes were used, costing less than $30k This was today's call:An investor purchased a row home for $85k over 15 months ago.

What other things would I need to worry about from start to finish with credit?

It's a 3BR, 2BA brick ranch with a partially finished basement, good lot, and carport.

After the auction is finished, I go into their office to sign paperwork and a week or two later, I have my hard money loan on the property.

Being competitive w.r.t pricing and finishes will get your unit rented the quickest.

If you purchase an under construction 4 plex property and then the finished product is only 7 covered parking space instead of 8, can you get your earnest money back if you back out? 

I have chosen one lender in particular and the current plan of action is to finish the rental property paperwork with the city (in process) then list the property for rent and leave it up for sale as well. 

Here's some information about me: I'm 17 finishing up my senior year of highschool in June.