Start to finish might not be done in a week but 2 weeks should be easy barring any screwups by landlord.

It's a brick 2 flat with a finished garden unit in which I plan on occupying, until this discovery.

They allow you to apply online but the system works poorly at best and you will most likely have to go there to finish the application anyway.

He told me he had a mid 6-figure insurance settlement pending and was eager to get finished with physical rehab and get 'normal'.

I funded in 3 days fyi.. start to finish.. but a known borrower and i am not a bank or lender I am an experienced land developer who happens to also lend money.. so not your typical underwriting scenario. 

There is some website out there that gives you a ballpark cost based on zipcode... for a variety of jobs.

For some basic education, this attorney's website is excellent, specifically this article about owner financing.

To determine that ARV, you will probably need a real estate agent in the beginning and then learn how to pull your comps (Zillow, redfin, realtor dot com and other websites). 4.

It's even better if you have a standardized list of finishes picked out, this will save you a ton of time. 

I have seen a number of posts talking about SEO to attract in-bound marketing. Have any of you worked with a company that focuses on the Real Estate Investor?