Restoration companies typically know many of these things and could possibly be of help to you.  

The property is a duplex, which from my estimate; only needs new appliances (washer, dryer, stove, refrig), restoration of front exterior wooden steps, and a new fence around the property for more curb appeal.Looking for thoughts/facts on how to increase value?

However, and someone please call me out if I understand this incorrectly, you can't just refi your way to restored VA eligibility.

At Restoration Hardware they were 700 a pop.

The seller mentions they will be taking a loss since they've clearly put a lot of money into rehabbing and restoring it.

On March 8, 2017 my property is now restored and is back in service.The HOA's master insurance policy dealt with the repair to the building structure.  

My experience with property management.My OKC property caught fire once and it took six months of coordination with the restoration company and the PM to completely fix the house.  

I have a friend who tried to do it the stealthy way, and the ''departments'' came in and made him restore it back to a garage.

Purpose of funds: Home restoration for rental.

I have recently purchased my first ten units and I am currently about 50% done with the complete restoration.