Obtain a pre-approval letter from a lender so you know what your price point you qualify for.If you haven't already, be as specific as possible with your criteria for properties.

I've checked: - tax records- MLS- public sites such as zillow, realtor.com, etcReason sq ft is needed:- rehab and construction cost analysis- comps- determining ARV

I would suggest leveraging realtor.com as a "zillow-like" service as realtor.com is basically a cumulative MLS for every on-market listing in the country (with only data not available to the public filtered out). 

Is there a common area with public lighting?

Hi BP Family, I understand that many newbies and even some experienced investors are not really sure how to start working with a lender, have a clear understanding of the multiple ways you can finance your deals, or know how to obtain "funding" partnerships.After speaking to many investors we are seeing this pattern of investors being unsure of how to even start initially approaching a lender.To start, I think it would be great for lenders to get the answers to this information.

You pay to submit a written plan, architectural drawings or engineering plans, an inspection is done, staff makes recommendations, there is a public hearing where neighbors can dispute.

What are the advantages of having one (arguably there are no costs that can't also be obtained with an umbrella liability insurance policy) versus the costs (yearly registrations, extra paperwork, startup costs, more expensive mortgage options)? 

Do any of you know if it’s required to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy for renting rooms in a SFH?

Obtain financing as a individual; 2.

Also tax record indicated as 3,787 sqft (I understand this could be differ than actual), and other public factor indicating this property as 3,700~3,800 sqft.