There has even been a move on the part of some sponsors to specifically tailor their offerings with products designed for a 12-24 month period. 

This is all new to me, so I'm crash-coursing myself as much as possible on the mechanics of the process, but would like to learn from some aquired experience as well.Thanks!

Not only for the value losses, but also for services EquityBuild paid to the General Contractor for construction and/or materials, which subsequently resulted in numerous Mechanic's Liens against the properties from the General Contractor failing to forward and pay those funds to many of the sub-contractors and suppliers performing the work.

See what they are like in terms of electrical upgrades, plumbing upgrades, cosmetics, mechanicals, style, etc. 

The WSJ recently ran a piece about the lack of financial literacy in this country, Three question financial literacy test This test designed by professors at MIT and Wharton ask some very basic financial literacy questions (no they aren't trick questions) and only 44% of college graduates got all three right. 

Put it in your repair estimate if you find out later that it doesn't then you're okay.Budget for plunging electric roof mechanicals drywall...

I have tested both, and found that the furniture is not worth it unless you are going to go all out (think interior designer) and that just is not worth it for one house.

Not knowing who your HVAC person or firm is up here, I'd be very curious as to IF the city of Milwaukee DNS (Dept of Neighborhood Services-where all of the inspectors, city planners, etc work) or even the state of WI in any capacity has any other suggestions OR if there's any outside chance that when someone mentions "yeah, we're going to replace the current central heating system (which I'd sure as heck assume must be gas or MIGHT be still heating oil if it was never retrofitted or replaced since way back when) with electric baseboard heat" if they're going to suddenly have steam pouring out of their ears or some other cartoon character type reaction, because as I'm sure everyone knows, it gets damn cold up here every winter (especially compared to Cape Coral where it is warm enough to have all of those canals all over) Not only is electric heat WAY more expensive than gas heat now, IF the new EPA regs that are blatantly designed to make life hell and skyrocket bills for states heavily reliant on coal for generating electricity (like here in WI!)

I had an inspection done before purchase and the home inspector was amazed at the condition of the home (for a foreclosure) and the price I bought it for, so it's in great shape (structurally and mechanically).It needed some freshening up inside (paint, carpet, bathrooms etc) but it was decently livable and I was happy with the deal (knowing the potential for my future plans). 

However, Solo 401k is designed for owner-only businesses, therefore if your business will have full time employees (part time under 1,000 hours per year is OK) - this option will not work.