An attorney that practices real estate is a good choice, an attorney that invests in real estate is a better choice.

However, your lending choice will ultimately determine the best route, as rehab costs may consume a portion of your $50,000 investment budget.

I think a good starting point would be looking at the comps in your area (recently renovated or new construction homes) that sold around your desired sale price and in your desired timeframe and taking inspiration from there design choices. 

Aloha Joshua,  I deal with clouded/messy titles often and it's not my first choice as its froth with a lot of time, costs and risks. 

I really want to start my investment journey but I'm not sure if an out of state property would be a good choice while renting in NYC or if we don't move, to move to a cheap market, live in the property for a bit and then rent it out.

Chase told me that they will focus mainly on the property's financial and borrower's net worth and liquidity.

In my area finished basement sq. footage is valued around 25-40% of the main sq. footage.

This was not a complete rehab, we were keeping the main bath, moulding, and original dooors. 

Asset sold was mainly transfer of client list and contracts.Does it make sense for me to seek out a note purchaser?

Also, which choice is better for you highly depends on what your real estate goals are and the experience level & skillset of the specific agent.Traditional agent and Redfin Agent could essentially be the same thing in many cases.