Hey @Jon Pflueger - your best bet will be to retain an architect, they typically have a good understanding of what's feasible and not in a specific zoning/area + will know how to handle variance permissions and etc. 

The reasons they identified will not impress the judge and you will win as long as you followed the proper procedures.There is no way to ensure that they won't damage the property, but you have recourse if they do.

Is there a no win / no fee type of service I should be searching for?   

If you plan on leaving after a year, rates will be much higher to refinance this as an investment home so doing the buy down probably wins out in that situation.

i think your best bet is to try to build a network within the investing world so you're positioned as a hub, someone who knows a lot of people, and see a lot of transactions.  

thanks Your best bet is to partner with a GC or find a GC that a friend of yours trusts.

@Jonathan Greene Slow and steady will win the race every time.

It sounds like a big win.

Hi Luca,a rate/term bridge with rehab budget would be your best bet. there would be no PPP's since it's a bridge, you'd be able to pay off the existing lien, and you'd get your funds to do some renovations to the property.I should be able to help with this, but I'd need more information on the property and how much in rehab you are looking to do.

A lot of time you won't, therefore you also have to evaluate your marketing/sales strategy to partner yourself up with the right property owners that everyone wins in the end.