I have some real estate sales experience, and I'm an architectural designer by training.

Insurance companies are designed not to loose money, LOL. 

House will need cosmetic repairs such as carpet, interior paint, update bathrooms.

Is the $10k for Engineering and Design a one time thing or a recurring expense?

Hey @Mike B.Yeah this is a first time for me and I decided to go with the butcher block because it went with the overall design and was cost effective (only needed an standard 8' section). 

Sounds like the interior damage is minimal.

But alas, this is what you do.Create a document with a list of possible repairs in a column form where you can manualy enter the cost of each itemlike so:Paint interior:    _______Siding: _______# of Windows: _________yada yada yadaThis is good for a few reasons.Now when you walk through the house you have a list and a check of everything you need to check out.

I’ve thought about getting the CAM designation too.

Through the last few projects I have found a great plumber, electrician, drywall crew, and a roofing/siding contractor (Happy to provide referrals) but I haven't been able to find the right person(s) to frame walls, install flooring, hang interior doors and trim, do kitchen installs, etc..

There is a difference in designation between the 2.