We have done some renovations and hope to get a good ROI. 

I purchased a old house about 8 years ago with the intent to renovate and sell within 5 years.

What would it cost to renovate it to equal the others sold?  

I also believe that there are no seasoning requirements; meaning that once it's renovated and rented, you can use your sweat equity to meet the LTV requirements.

Any advice on loan types that involve both a first time buyer and renovation cost with minimal down?

Do post more info about the house and your renovations. 

Alin Toncz It is an EPA issue, someone on a safety training during our certification on renovating with lead mentioned about this, they said that a certified contractor will need to do the job.

With higher end properties in say a mid west market were Curt is remember you can buy BRAND new construction for 140 to 160k a door this is what buyers will compare to your 20 YO house thats been a rental.. to get retail value you would need a major renovation.I have been doing some renovation deals in the mid west last 3 years and you have to totally dial them in to get anywhere close to an appraised ARV or what you think is retail.. and I mean totally ... buyers in these markets have an over abundance of choices.. you may find that TINY pocket that is hot but other than that I think my statement is pretty accurate based on my personal experience in the mid west marekt place since 2002.

I am also looking for contacts in property management, law, renovation and buyers agents.Hoping for good response!

Real Estate investor, started off flipping short sales and gradually transition in to renovation flips as the market started to shift. looking to network and learn, I am definitely more interested in building long term wealth and holding properties. hopefully i can be a resource and also learn from others!