Ended up the landlord was in the will for certain items....at the end of the day do the right thing...you will not regret it and karma pays back double+...especially during the cold wintry Christmas season 

This sounds like a project for a real seasoned veteran.I'm just starting out and I don't know.

You're dealing with the seasonal slow-down.

What kind of compensation do you think is appropriate for a seasoned professional to spend their time pulling comps for you when there's no chance of a commission?

Is that because of the season things slowed down?

The quick answer that comes to mind is to network through local RE events and conferences, etc...however, how did some of the more seasoned investors find success with this early on in their RE ventures?

One in particular said it needed 17k of rehab... try 100k as a seasoned contractor, 120k+ if you hire a GV.

Typical seasoning period for a residential property is 6 months.

Then when tax season starts the last week or so of January, it will be a breeze.

INsurance and appraisals are also more expensive.If you buy with a residential loan, and refinance in 12 months, (this is called seasoning) your refinance will be conventional residential.