I found a pdf by searching "Georgia lead paint during remodeling" maybe that's helpful.Here in CA, I've done several early 70's home's, all with sheetrock & no lead paint.

Loans sometimes come with strings like immediate repayment upon termination so be careful and understand the risks.

It is condemned, the owners are hoarders, the husband is fighting for his life with cancer, they're doing a several-month-long-DIY move to Tennessee that they must be losing money on.  

I would advise you to fully understand all the pros and cons/risks of the market so that you could make an educated decision on if it is for you or not. 

@Spencer Elliott The Big problem here is the Risk.  1st Build, now if we can see that he has plenty of experience working with a production builder and how on his own.... that may work.Typically lenders want to see 3 homes built first before they will extend credit.Now His Bank should be the one lending to him, but why are they not??????

I've had several qualified applicants reach out with one wanting an 18 month lease.

You run the risk of turning off potential buyers and prolonging the sale process by pricing your property too high.To price your property competitively, follow these tips:Research the local real estate market to determine a fair price for your property.Consider hiring a professional appraiser to determine the true value of your property.Be willing to negotiate with potential buyers to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.Rather than reducing the price first, consider giving them other types of concessions.Remember, most listing sites have ways to filter properties by price.

and if you can do it several times in a row you can have a portfolio by the time you're 28.

An outside contractor would probably finish it in 2 months and allow me to rent it several months sooner than if I built it in my free time. 

People forget to mention risk in every conversation.