Contractor is being patient with her and trying to talk as to why she's not opening the door.

It makes sense they do that for safety reasons but how frustrating for you! 

There are no other safety concerns or visible signs of the fire left intact.

Also, put any repairs pointed out by the inspector into the following categories (by priority)1) Health & Safety - to avoid tenant injury and potential lawsuits2) Property Preservation - to stop further costlier damages3) Government Required - city inspection repairs & S84) Marketing Negative Impact - who'll rent a house with purple bedrooms?

I think "what about my wife and kids" and their safety.

Then use that report as a guide to what else really needs fixing.Also, use this guide to prioritize repairs:1) Health & Safety issues2) Property Preservation3) Goverment Required (S8 and city inspections)4) Marketing negative impact5) MiscellaneousAlso, keep in mind YOU are NOT living in the home!

Talk to inspectors, local contractors and start walking properties (ask a local investor if you can tag along if they have projects in the works )- you start getting a sense of how much renovation costs are, what are major safety issues and what's minor, what your offer price should be, and the ARV.I can't speak to the mentorship program since I'm not in it.

All of the outer islands send their patients to Oahu for Medical specialties, this causes huge back ups.

In my experience, inspections are typically about safety, not whether something is up to code (that's what the town building inspectors are for). 

The drawback I have is that it is difficult to pounce on properties that are still selling relatively quickly with the commitments I have  to my patients in my dental practice.