I.e if we would be saving say $1,500 a month in rent over the course of 2 years could use that extra $36,000 in our analysis?

You can send over info to me as well and I can pass on to my boss if it's a fit.

I would be highly cautious with your proposed course of action for a variety of reasons:1.

So my guess is your accountant will let you treat it all as capital gain (interest on the note excepted off course).When you accept a note as part sale you will pay all of the tax but it will be prorated as you receive payments. 

But I also want to see if you or anyone have guidance on what kinds of questions to ask to find out if the lawyer is a good fit or not.

Plan is to make improvements in the 50k range and raise over the course of 6 months to an avg rent that would bring NOI to 72k and then re-fi.

Do all the free stuff first and see if it is a fits you. 

Thanks Jerel, I'd be happy to connect with you and see if we are a good fit for each other.

Keep seeking advice and you will find the right fit for a starter investment.       

Not every property is a good fit and in most cases liquidating a property that could be a challenge is often the best choice.