The drafter will tell you what the expected timeline for design will be, timing for permits with city, what the lot and zoning allow you to do… etc The contractor : has to be someone that knows how to do the work (experience), is not too expensive so that the investment makes sense at the end, but is also not unrealistically cheap, to the point that they won't finish the project or they will simply run off with your money… Assuming you have an honest and experienced well priced contractor, then they will give you an understanding of costs for the entire project (a ball park bc you won't know 100% until you get RTI permits from the city (approval)). 

There obviously wasn't any other title issue and he was putting me off, which I have no idea why.

We also list all the documentation required to be approved: proof of income, social or TIN, etc.The application fee should not scare off a qualified tenant who likes the property, however it will keep tire kickers away.Keep investing and moving forward!

I was presented an off market property in the Sherbondy Hill neighborhood, along 261 and the Interbelt.

You're better off picking the one you like early and negotiating quick and hard.

First off, what type of investors are you representing?

Also sounds like your Architect is hands-off.

You’re definitely starting off with a great strategy. 

Regarding finance, to piggyback off of others, a fix-and-flip or private loan to finance the majority of acquisition and rehab expenses is your best bet.

Hey @Logan Allec I know a woman who bought tons of SFRs in California City and lives off of them.