I can typically give you ballpark based on just zillow pics.

I guess the same could be accomplished with automobiles and other typical tax write offs.In summary, what might advantages or disadvantages of leaving the wives off on putting them on the LLC?

This is a typical builder ploy to keep the fee low by subsidizing the HOA.  

So are you saying it is typical to compensate contractors for their time spent walking through a property to provide estimates for rehab?

Not to say there can't be deals done at less of a purchase price, but typically the most comfortable clients are in the $200K+

First you qualify for their regular HELOC at 20 years and Prime plus 0.25%, so essentially 5.25%.

Doing things in the right order matters as in most rental markets it would be harder to get good investment returns for example on refinishing hard wood floors for a rental... buyers appreciate/expect refinished floors more than the typical renter... you also would not want to have 5 years of wear on refinished floors to then put it up for sale.Do all that and in 5 years you can still decide to keep it you will likely have massively increased the appraisal value, do a COR and fund your next deal. 

The estranged husband is essentially a guarantor at this point. 

I am very good with my money budgeting wise and I don't spend money beside on essentials. 

I typically find Rental Zestimates to be high in my area).