This may also apply to Insurance Purposes as well, just curious to see what other investors have for thoughts on using a Holding Company for this approach.

I know that this should be done via walk-through with a contractor but the purpose for now is to quickly analyze potential deals in front of the computer.  

It's documentation work, vendor survey, quote request and other general admin work.I would like to see if anyone has used VA for a similar purpose and what's your experience on it?

I think I have only been asked for that once in California and that was more for grading purposes.

If we flip, it's a non-issue.And, sounds like an LLC (for REI purposes) will only serve as a legal protection entity against my wife and I; there are no taxable benefits we can take advantage of.

It took about 4 weeks to liquidate the brokerage account, transfer the money to a SDIRA custodian (IRA Services Trust), and get the money wired to the promoter.

Once we get PML lined up (if they are willing to provide the funds), we make a cash offer on the property.1) Cash offer subject to contingencies on home inspection (for info purposes only) and clear title; quick close as the property is vacant. 2) If accepted, home inspection completed with estimates on repairs/rehab.3) Move forward with offer/rescind based on home inspection. 4) Close on property with check in full amount (minus deposit).

The purpose of the appraisal is to give a lender a "hands-off opinion" about the value so that they don't end up loaning more than the property is worth.

Also, one of the main purposes for HML is to close quickly.  

You don't need to fill it in down to every single tweet, but at least think about themes, upcoming promotions, holidays and so on, and jot these down for the next couple of months.