House hacking has so many benefits such as learning markets, landlording, understanding building structures and mechanicals, etc. it will Set yourself up for well into the future on other properties 

They have the demo, mechanicals, roof, floors, paint, finishes, kitchen/bath remodel. 

He's going to want to do takeoffs, he's going to want to size your mechanical equipment appropriately, he's going to want to make sure that stuff that he's not touching is up to code so that he can pass inspections, he's going to want to get an idea of the finish materials you what used and research pricing, etc.Then he'll probably spend at least an hour writing it up in a format that is consumable by you and your lender.These are all the things that you are just ballparking, and if you're off by a couple thousand dollars one way or the other, it's not a big deal because you have a larger profit built-in. 

Older homes can be great, but if the layout, mechanicals, and capital expenditures haven’t been updated, you’re likely looking at a full gut rehab.

That’s solid if rehab stays on budget.Contractor: Since you're on a tight window, make sure to get detailed photos/videos of every room, crawlspace, mechanicals, roof, and exterior.

, the bigger concern by far is what you can't see: the liens and title issues.When you're buying at auction, especially a property that's been boarded up for two years, the real monsters lurking are things like unknown tax liens, mechanics liens, and other encumbrances that can attach to the property.

Using an agent vs a lawyer is similar to doing your own car repair and having the mechanic pull the wheels off so you can bleed the brakes.

From a retirement standpoint in emphasis the paramount importance of focus to Equity and Appreciation all the more. 

The window sill cannot exceed 44" from the finished floor level• There needs to be a• All apartments and hallways must have interconnected smoke detectors• One of the first floor apartments must be designed as a Type "B" accessible unit and must be on an accessible path• Accessible parking will be required for the buildingThe mechanical/electrical components of the building will need to be evaluated by an engineer to determine if modifications or upgrades will be required.An onsite review of the building may bring up additional issues beyond those mentioned in This is all very common building code requirements when doing multifamily.

I wouldn’t personally put too much emphasis on your interest rate though.