I’m going to consult a local financial planner but thought I’d ask the brilliant minds at BP as well.

This will give you basic, reliable cash flow, without tearing your hair out.

You can file paperwork yourself or as others have stated, hire an attorney.Typically, you'll want to have a notarized affidavit filed or writ of possession issued and signed by a judge.This can vary from jurisdictions so if you are unfamiliar with how to move forward it may be best to consult legal counsel.Legal counsel will typically cost in the low thousands after filing fees, processing fees, attorney fees, court costs, etc.

He was a consultant that was in town frequently and hated hotels. 

I also think that as more house flippers are on the rise and if they do not have the funds to pay for an interior designer or decorator maybe I can do some consulting.

Wayne Brooks, thank you , but I should of consulted before I sent her a lot of my documents.

You'd be better off building a solid emergency fund and developing relationships with reliable local GCs.

For more accuracy, consider using a rehab estimator tool or consulting a contractor.To determine the After Repair Value (ARV), research comparable properties (comps) that have recently sold in the area.

If they are cash I tell them to consult their CPA as it is usually a matter of their taxes. 

Consulting with a tax professional is advised to ensure compliance and proper handling of deadlines.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.