Keep in mind the Civics usually can sell quick and easy...the Pintos not so much.

Rachel Imhof Wow, so thorough and so great post, I could not agree more with #4, we have government contracts and when you say “we remodel government buildings” the usual reaction will say “oh that’s good money right there”, it is not, we spend efforts and spending a ton of time and money before and after a contract, chasing them and failed bids, then government tells you how much to pay workers, then there’s always that oops factor.

Seems to me after reading your post's the probate action is going to have to start.In CA probate usually lasts from 8-12 months if everything goes smoothly. 

Wow this question is so vague I have no idea how to give specifics...On a 10' x 10' room (similar to your standard bedroom) I can remove everything down to the studs in one day.1/2- 3/4 day to rewire (simple cosmetic such as changing the number or location of outlets if you're actually changing the wires itself up to higher codes it can be 3+ days depending on how the house is wired and accessibility)1/2-1 day to insulate1/4 day for any windows or doors that would need replacing for the 1 room2 days for drywall (so long as the studs are straight and level)25 hours of taping (+/- 5 hours depending on the number of corners/edges) spread over 7 days usually front loaded 3-4 hours the first 2 days, then 2-3 hours for the remaining 5 days.2 days painting; 2-3 coatsflooring will depend on the product you're using but unless it's hardwood or laminate you can usually get it done 1 day.1 day trim and molding1 day clean and finishing touches.One thing that shouldn't be overlooked is the time it takes to purchase the materials and get them to the job site.Another is where you can actually do the work.

I just recently learned there is a difference and it has burned a few people looking to buy a first property.pre-qualification is based on the questions asked and information given to the broker/ loan officer usually via a quick phone conversation and is a quick credit check process to show qualification.pre-approval is more in-depth, meaning you sent tax returns and pay statements to them to verify all information you told them over the phone or in person. 

pretty simple this is a default  start the foreclosure process and cash for keys or Deed in lui is usually the best and fastest way out of it..

My usual is to raise rent above market price and let the tenant provide notice.  

I am planning to put down 20k and pay the private investor 8% amortized over 40 (do people structure this way usually?) 

As a leasing consultant for a property management company, I usually see tenants pay all utilities. 

Usually most MD sales are sometime in May through June.