When looking to structure a deal like this, look for a dated property in working condition. 

Start by talking to a cross-border CPA and attorney to handle taxes and legal structures properly.

 I am in search of a spreadsheet to determine the profitability of flipping a house before making an offer to an HML I am new to this process and would appreciate any advice.

The foreclosure process is not cheap or fast.

An additional benefit of a detailed engineering-based Cost Segregation Study is that it can increase potential insurance premium savings as well as provide support for the property tax appeals process.

(i.e. initial decorating and painting, bookings, rate structures, marketing, bookkeeping housekeeping, etc)? 

It’s the perfect time to find properties below market value and structure deals that make sense for your investment strategy.

Realistically in California, it’s probably a 3 to 5 year process.

I hired a surveyor,  engineer and ran through the process with the city myself. 

It is my weakest skill in the research process.