If the seller is providing a clear Certificate of Occupancy then the property is turn key and not in need of major rehab.

They sign off on the occupancy certificate which allows you to officially live in it. 

The best part is the majority of loan signings take place during nights and weekends so this can be done in conjunction with your day job.The only thing required to complete this job is that you obtain your notary certification through your state and some escrow officers prefer that you take a training course in walking borrowers through the signing process.

I have a BS in Exercise Physiology and certifications through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as an Exercise Physiologist as well as Group Exercise Instructor.

When the construction loan has been paid off and the certificate of occupancy has been issued, builder then pays $29,250 (75% of Investor’s down payment) to investor for 15% stake in the property.4.

But, some locales do require new certificates of occupancy on ownership changes. 

I'll be taking my realtor certification tests in a few weeks, and I'm currently exploring different brokers/firms with which to hang my license. 

If it were me I'd get them a Dairy Queen gift certificate and maybe a $25 credit but i wouldn't say you "must".

Business license, U&I, suitability certification, lead certification, etc.2) Philly landlords are highly recommend to join PGWorks so that tenant's unpaid gas bill does not put a lien on his/her property.

Also if the place was built before 1978 I don't buy occupied property without a current lead certificate.