These approvals can take more time (zoning, design review, subdivision platting, plan check of buildings under more stringent building codes), most all of which you'll skip on a rehab. 

My question at the moment is... who exactly would I be looking to speak to about the design of the remodel?

We are a design-focused modular home company that has never sold a Manufactured Home. 

We are on the same page regarding the culture of the inner city, however what I find as that many of the residents do not fully understand the mechanics of home ownership.  

These loans are specifically designed for what you want to do. 

Stainless and granite in a rental was not by design lol. 

This feature is designed to allow you to access your retirement funds tax-free and penalties-free before you retire.

My highest priorities are: Safety, code, and opertions...things should work as designed.  

That is often followed up by a specialty product designed specifically for pet urine that is fogged on. 

There are so many required disclosures and agency issues involved where an agent can stumble into trouble dealing with both sides of the transaction that many listing agents simply don't want to deal with an unrepresented buyer, or their brokerages require they designated separate agents to avoid agency issues.