We were approached by another very young but hot shot agent who guided us and mentored us through the process of becoming licensed.

If your buyers are going through a traditional loan process to buy the home they will need a finished house to lend on, not a promise to build.  

Any suggestions on agencies that are willing to insure during the rehab process?

How to get more familiarize with this process?

Regardless, California landlords will have to be much more vigilant in their tenant vetting process, and not overly dependent on the paid screening services.

Such things as school zones do not enter into the appraisal process unless you provide the direct information.Happy Investing

What is the process to leave temporary outlets?

Will the CU take into account that I am in the process of renovating when they do either an appraisal/valuation?

It is time for me to finally be able to post my first success story.I just finished rehabbing my first investment property, and I’m currently going through the process of placing my first tenant.I believe that my process was a bit unconventional, and may help other first-timers (Either by giving them some ideas on what to do, or if everyone hates my process, what not to do!)

Pull comparables of similarly distressed properties that have recently sold; use a rehab checklist to get a rough idea of repair cost, and emphasize that a cash offer will move closing process much faster.