I learn best by doing so hopefully I will have at least one person accept my offer so that I can get the ball rolling and go through the process from start to finish.

Some people make it start to finish in three months while others with recent bankruptcies or foreclosures can take two years. 

Power of Attorney dies with the patient.However,if the escrow was basically finished and every document signed by the power of attorney holder prior to death,the court will agree that the sale shall proceed and the proceeds go to the estate for distribution to the heirs by the administrator of the estate.Get a lawyer and petition the court to carry out the last wishes and legal desires of the decedent.

By luxury I mean homes in the 3 to 5k sf size that are being marketing as finished product for $1.2-$1.7M.

I also used some of my personal money to finish the flip.

My wife and I just finished working on a variation of one that either Brandon or Josh had posted a while back.

Here is the link to the discussion that you can follow to keep up to date with any info.Aslo, I will be looking to purchase a home within the next year or so after I finish paying off my student loans and have capital for the down payment.

The construction is essentially the same, with the only difference in finishing textures and amenities.So - why would you want to spend $120,000/door to bring in $750 if you could spend $140,000/door and bring in $1,500...

I don't expect my RE to know what Level of finishes I am planning or what I intend to replace or repair.

So your on the right path run a little farther so you can have a better finish..