It does not require a consultant and will be a faster process so you shouldn't have to pay extension fees.  

Call him with the property lot number and address and he will be able to reference the map and tell you what you can build easily and what the process would be.

I want to start learning more about the process and potential pitfalls.

The whole process has felt pretty complex to me, but this seems like a big hurdle has been overcome.  

After that time, any new orders to list Notes for sale will not have sufficient time to be completed and processed before the site becomes unavailable to users at the end of day (5:30 pm PST) on October 27, 2016.

Having a P/C license sure help with the whole process--as an expert in insurance industry is one thing I'm not worry about when insuring a project. 

I am looking to purchase a home and do a little bit of house hacking in the process.

I just found 290 people in the need of help that are in the process of foreclosure.

I see how this is part of the due diligence process  and that the seller can provide the most accurate numbers. 

In other words, you will not have time to process your pre-approved mortgage through a lender (which will take 30-60 days)..