While search, discovery, research, analysis, team development, inspection, approval, permitting, pre-construction, planning and construction phase, local government bureaucracy, release, trust deed inspection, verification, sales period, closing period can take up to 300 days hoping for a net worth gain of up 20% and a 3% property appreciation may also be an option.So, you can compare say $200,000 cash investment in1.

@Michael FarrugiaWhat you could use is a product that requires no income verification, but will also use the new appraised value after renovation for value regardless of the title seasoning period.  

Yes, for verification of proof of income.

No Name of an Individual to contactNo AddressYou don’t know who is getting the required informationI encourage you to visit the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website.They have excellent information to avoid scams.Here is your number one protection from Money Scams as an investor.All money transfers in a transaction must be officiated by your Title Company or Real Estate Attorney.This is important for all of us in business.I never have any difficulty placing my name in all of my advertising and communication.I always have a direct number where I can be reached.My assistant my need to schedule an appointment but I am always reachable.

The mortgage broker last week told me that all the necessary vetting and requirements, such as income verification, W2's, taxes, DTI, etc etc was approved and looked great.Project scope:- 2 to 3 unit conversion with an addition added in the back in order to utilize the maximum square footage allowed on the lot.

I believe the best way to protect yourself from the up coming shady contractors and construction scams is to educate yourself.

You wouldn't believe the calls i get from homeowners after a remodel or addition that need to get verifications for insulation after cover up.

Matt $6000 in closing costs on a non owner cash out refinance at 70-75% ltv should not be considered excessive if it's with an alternative lender, no income verification etc...Not sure what kind of loan you're getting.Stephanie

This is actually a very small minority (and a lot are scams too). 

2 minutes of online research can tell you if a company is legit or a scam.