If anyone has referrals or knows of reliable channels (like Google or specific websites) for finding licensed contractors in the High Point/Jamestown/Greensboro area, I would really appreciate your input.Also, any helpful tips and experiences related to construction, dealing with appraisals, titles, and refinancing would be incredibly valuable.

Given its history as a rental, potential buyers may need help envisioning it as a home.

I'm not in the Jacksonville market but let me know if there is anything I can do to help you out along the way. 

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If all the above checks out, I'm not sure if I would ask for 1.5-2x Deposit, I would think this is more of a gut feel decision at reviewing all the documentation.Hope this helps.

Hope this helps

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions i enjoy helping BP members steer around obstacles.

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BP has various tools to help you analyze your deals (rentals, flips, wholesale, etc). : https://www.biggerpockets.com/investment-calculators7.

Thanks for any help.