I have investments that send on-time quarterly reports with documents like rent rolls, expense reports, detailed explanations of whether we are in line with initial projections or not and if things have been improving or not and why.

BIFI Loan Servicing is one that can do it for you 

Need to get it it done quickly for a hard money loan. 

I've even had banks say they'll write the deal if I deposit 10% of the loan value back into a money market at their bank.It's a crazy world - 

.#1 tip I'd give if you're buying existing (or building) is to call the assessor and ask specifically what the new assessment will be after improvements.

Also check out assumable loans, that might still be a good option in east and west side to get into something newer and with lower rates without shelling out too much cash.

It's turnkey, but there will be a lot of repairs beyond the initial agreed upon improvements.

I work exclusively with real estate investors so can't speak to consumer loans. 

These situations never improve. 

You need enough time to earn healthy returns, but not so much that your kids graduate before the sale.Considering market cycles, five years is a modest stint in which to invest, make improvements, allow appreciation, and exit before it’s time to remodel again.A five-year projected hold provides a buffer between the estimated sale and the typical seven- to ten-year commercial loan term.