I don't know how expensive it would be to create the Area of Relief/fire escape or if this would help raise the rent potential much anyway.Bottom unit Optional needs: 4x6 deck for a safer exit out the back door.

Renovated the kitchen, painted interior, LVP flooring wall to wall, pressure washing, landscaping, new small deck out back.

Adding huge deck with panoramic views, but no additional sq footage.

Back deck will def need a little repairing and the house will def need carpet and paint inside and out.

They will also ask for a copy of your insurance deck page (rehab vacant policies are super high) and mortgage note to verify the monthly payment.So its best you probably sell this "flip," prior to applying for your 2-4 unit FHA house hack purchase unless you think your qualifying income right now is enough to qualify for your FHA purchase and carry that HML payment on the flip simultaneously.If you're a high W2 or self employed income earner you may be able to carry both and still carry out both plans simultaneously.

Although I have never worked as a contractor, through various DIY projects My current skills include anything from landscaping, painting, drywall, siding, windows, trim, cabinet work, decks, minor electrical, minor plumbing, roofing and most any kind of cleanup.

Just realize that not being local - you are already having the deck stacked against you.

I'm also a big DIYer and have done drywall, tile, plumbing, molding, windows/doors, decks (4), electrical, flooring, and a bunch of other stuff.Since we started this journey back in December, we've created a LLC, gotten a HELOC, spoken to our contractor about our plans, have some private money lined-up, been to several meetups, met agents, met wholesalers, and basically done a bunch of research. 

I’m not sure how hands on you are with your flips but my dad is a GC so I’ve been on job sites doing production trim work (hanging doors, crown moulding, etc), framing, drywall, roofing, decks etc. since I was 14 years old after school, weekends and summers.

She notified me that the deck is in disrepair, it needs new carpet and appliances, and she's not sure about the water heater or furnace.