You can go along way on the materials cost estimation by going onto Lowe's or Home Depot's web page and shopping it out.Actually executing on the repairs can be very dynamic because of unit turnover, I recommend putting as much as possible into your operating so you can be flexible with expenses.  

Yes, I'm a state employee and I pay into Social Security, I believe most classified staff at California Community Colleges pay into Social Security and no we are not affected by the windfall provision.

I manage my own listings but from 3 hours away and have great support staff that make sure everything is right.

Remove emotion and think financially on how you planned to execute your financial strategy.

Private money is built a lot on trust - both your character, and ability to execute the deal.

Unless the heirs take title and execute a Deed In Lieu, and the bank accepts it, the bank’s Only avenue  is to foreclose.  

State that X person (usually a Member, Manager or Officer, but not always) is authorized, in that capacity, to execute all documents and instruments necessary to effectuate acquisitions/transfers of properties in which the LLC is engaging or involved.

I have seen some loans that have interest only payments so I’m assuming that’s what I would be responsible for until I execute my exit strategy.

More importantly, the administrative staff has to spend a lot of time and energy managing the property and they're not very good at it and don't want to deal with it.I offered a couple options. 

So, if you plan on executing a proper direct mail marketing campaign, you should definitely consider using a company for sending mail.