While I am not familiar with the CT market, the lender should have a list of real estate agents which provide gap coverage.

Items with a strong foundation for growth that you are happy to own.

Don’t trust anything on a listing as everyone advertises Airbnb potential when 90% of those listings are not zoned for Airbnb and you will be fined.  

They have pleaded for an exception, but lying on application is clearly listed in lease as grounds for eviction/lease termination.  

I started calling once a month to my list of accidental creditors.

You also want to avoid throwing a bunch of money at Vanity items and furniture.

However, there is such a thing as a self-directed solo 401k plan which is very popular for those who are self employed.Following are the similarities and differences between the solo 401k and the self-directed IRA.The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k Similarities Both were created by congress for individuals to save for retirement;Both may be invested in alternative investments such as real estate, precious metals tax liens, promissory notes, private company shares, and stocks and mutual funds, to name a few;Both allow for Roth contributions;Both are subject to prohibited transaction rules;Both are subject to federal taxes at time of distribution;Both allow for checkbook control for placing alternative investments;Both may be invested in annuities;Both are protected from creditors;Both allow for nondeductible contributions;Both are prohibited from investing in assets listed under I.R.C. 408(m); andNeither may be invested in your own business.  

For me with my PM as long as it is transparent what my fee does cover and what is extra, I'm fine with it (and my PM is very transparent-they list it on their website which is one reason I went with them). 

Does anyone have a checklist of items that should be considered in the renovation?

You'll have to set up an account to access the online price list.