If I sold, I think it would be by a hair that I can offload the property for the balance despite a tax value of $440,000, but it would get it off my books completely and free up my VA loan to purchase again. 

Just ensure to complete necessary due diligence - this can include, but is not limited to, title search, property inspection, appraisal and/or survey. 

Determine at what percentage of completion you'll pay for work done. i.e.

It was a complete game-changer for me!

The improvements needed to be completed within the 180 day timeline, so I did a pre-fab ADU.

@Pranav Patel, as others have said, the best time to plant a tree is yesterday. 

Here is the rather brief insight I received: "The house structure is good, but it needs a complete gut.

I disagree completely with that suggestion. 

•Meet state-specific experience requirements, at least a bachelor's degree with enough accounting credits, such as 30, to know a lot about accounting•Complete continuing education (CPE) annually to maintain their licenseCaveats:While CPAs have broad financial training and licensing, many of them choose to specialize in a niche such as auditing, advisory services, accounting and tax, or corporate finance for work.A lot of people say the BAR exam is easier than the CPA exam.

We have completely gutted all homes and old infrastructure.