Try to get some (reputable/licensed) contractor estimates on what it would take to get a certificate of occupancy even if you will do  some yourself. 

So if they can't pay the rent, you will likely be standing in a very long line of creditors with not much hope of collection from someone who's reputation is already been totally trashed, what incentive do they really have to pay?

Once you get a good reputation, the leads will come to you. 

There comes a point where if the customer is going to hate the loan officer at the end of the transaction no matter what, because the process was so horrible, I'd just as soon pass on the business entirely, and let some other LO take the hate and reputation impact.As of now, those types of lenders (ones so horrible I refuse to work with them) are the only ones still posting rate sheets for renovation loans at all.

@Jaik Webster Was hoping to avoid the mountain view area for now, it may have a worse reputation then it really is but for owner occupied I would prefer a better area.

I think you found a jewel.

A good track record and good brokerage reputation in local can higher the chance you meet a better agent. 80% of people pick the 1st agent they contact while 66% not satisfied after and over 20% say will not do any more business with the same agent.If you're talking about evaluating after you've done the business for your 1st home.

Confirm that the provider has a pristine reputation (e.g.

If you’re leaning towards AZ, UT, or ID send me a Dm I could help point you in the right direction of a reputable contractor.

No more needing to spends hours searching for reputable investor friendly title or attorney companies.