There might be a portfolio lender willing to do a construction loan.I strongly suggest getting real solid estimates for ALL work needed, even work you expect to be DIY.

With Smartkey-type locks you can DIY in 30 seconds.

Line kit is extra.

Upfront there were some things we had to get done to make it livable for a family but we just lots of weekend projects - sold it after a year and made $48 K.  It

Besides, it shows that all the repairs nesessary from the inspection report, are already factored in the price: it will seize the unnecessary negotiations on that basis However, I agree that it's more beneficial just to sell it to a flipper rather than DIY especially partially 

OOS investing (either TK or DIY) is 100% a viable investment choice, but you do have to account for the disadvantage of being at a distance. 

Actually we used a paint kit that is meant for counter tops and shower tubs.

That was a $650/month unit and with my $3000 in repairs, $2000 in lost rent and $500 in DIY legal fees (if you can't do your own evictions it's going to be a lot higher and take longer).

This water heater is in a small room that is accessible by its own lock and key (not part of any of the 4 units in 4plex).Plumber came late in the evening (4 hours after the window he has given me) and told me that water heater is not installed according to code and he needs to immediately shut down gas and water lines and cap them off and only way for tenants to have their shower working for Christmas is to pay him $1722 as per following invoice:Install Customer Supplied Water Heater 948.00  Raise Existing Water Heater 18" High 453.00  3" Standard Gas Venting Kit       321.00 All this to correct perceived code violation of water heater not being 18inch off the floor.

I am a huge DIY type person but understand my limitations.