If you become a HIC, then you can do the other work - framing, cabinets, trim, windows  - But still not the plumbing and Electric, you can sub contract that out.

refinance, you should have done that 6 months ago when the rates were mid3's, but you should be able to get a rate in the low 4's... trimming 2,5% off the interest would save you ~1800 in interest in the first yearI am not sure why you think this is do one or the other, you can refinance, you might be able to pull some cash out of the mortgage and use that as a DP for your next house.

FoundationFramingMEP roughInsulationDrywallTrim and cabinetryCountertopsMEP finalSome people do paint after trim, some after countertops.Construction doesn't really change a whole lot in terms of order of operation... building a house or a skyscraper, that's pretty much the order it has to go in.

Hope this is the right forum and appreciate any forethought.The home is a 2/1 rancher, single story and was thinking a pale yellow w/ white trim.

I'm currently still working the bathroom, then the kitchen, then landscape and update doors and trim around the house.

Some minor tree trimming really shouldn't cost too much and it pays for peace of mind. 

She wants me to trim them up but that could get expensive.

As far as the best ARV pricing strategy, I use recently sold, similar floor plan and SF, trim level,  and distance must be very close.

The property does require some repair - the exterior door and trim on one of the units needs repair along with minimal siding replacement. 

If i had to nit pick, which I don't, i would say i don't like the base trim of the island -- it draws my eye.