Narrow the search area to that specific block if you can. 

@Wendy CarpenterIt's hard to give specifics without knowing the specifics but in general:  It is advisable to ask them and be up front about the things you need to know. 

The flooring completely torn out, the place was wired specifically to grow the green stuff, and they had put in all sorts of piping and ventilation systems.

I've bought a few in the past and remember there was a cause specifically stating that.Why not just double close using transactional funding? 

@Leo Poon permitting and requirements are so area specific his answer would have no bearing on what you need to do (unless you invest in his area).

I have never done a deal, but i am currently in the "im just ready for it now" phase..My question is, Here in the California market (stockton specifically) is getting more expensive as bay area movers are comong down here(san jose,frisco,oakland) and IKNOW we are due for a nice grow..But!

I'm sure other local banks in your specific state has similar programs.

It worked as planned, but need to have a firm understanding of what the bank will and won't give you, what rules they have, and ten live at the mercy of their appraisal.I'm always happy to discuss the area, so if if you have any specific questions, just let me know or feel free to send me a message directly. 

I don't like a 3rd party telling me how to run my business, more specifically, telling me to repair things that don't need to be repaired.

You can as long as the contract does not specifically disallow it,  but it would be unusual for there to be enough meat on the bone in today's market for three levels of investors.