(And yes we are prepared for the unexpected).As for advice, I'm no expert at all, but staying persistent and give your 100% in whatever you start you finish.

Hi I'm just finished a rehab on my property and I need a appraiser to give me a updated value.  

During my inspection I asked if it was possible to finish the attic into a master suite, making the unit 3 bed 2 bath and hopefully producing $1200-$1300 a month when I move out in a year.

If you are confidant that you could pay both, and still cash flow a profit, then your return will only improve after you finish paying the 2nd note off after a few years.

I'm 17 years young, and finishing high school with plans to attend either the University of Virginia or William and Mary in the Fall of 2017. 

not to talk until you finish explaining and if she has any questions afterwards to ask them and then at the end of your conversation you ask "what do you think?

That said, I would definitely ask the realtor "what sells" in the neighborhood when it comes to things like fixture finishes, carpet color, quality, etc.

Will require heavy cleanup and code updatesFinancing:Owner is looking to sell in the former of a Lease Purchase or Direct Sale.Owner may be in position to Owner Finance.Purchasing:I have an interested buy who would like to pay a large down payment and then make monthly payments to finish the purchase over the next 5-7 years.Me:I would like to own a portion of the property also for equity reasons but I don't have any cash.Question:What are some fair and creative ways to approach this?

How much time has to pass by for an individual to be able to refinance a home that they own  if they just finished their Bankruptcy.

If foreclosure finished first, I can see how the deed passing was just an administrative event.Do you mind elaborating on how your process unfolded, filings, chronology and such?