Quote from @Craig Cann: @Peter Mckernan @Greg Kasmer the thing we were afraid about putting in quartz is the resident ruining the brand new counter top.

The tenants won't likely care if its a brand new Trane model or an old Goodman as long as it works.

Hey BiggerPockets community,I’m a 26-year-old Marine veteran living in Modesto, CA, and I’m brand new to real estate.

Run the numbers like a builder, not a landlordNew construction profit comes from tight budgeting + timeline control.Make sure you:• get multiple GC bids• include a 10–15% contingency• stress-test holding costs and delays• underwrite conservative ARVIf the deal still works under conservative assumptions, you’re on the right track.

It is all about you and your brand.

With good boots-on-the-ground, taking control of branding, guest messaging, and filling your own calendar can help your margins.One thing I’ll add that hasn’t been mentioned is looking at mid term rentals.

Her cost prior to me working on it to furnish a 3/3 including $2,800 of polywood outdoor furniture was $28k. 

.: @Derik S.in my opinion - no, brand new investors should not partner.if you need more money, save up more money.hope this helpsIt's an excellent idea, but like Nicholas said, not in the beginning. 

Quote from @Joshua Nichols: Hey everyone,I’m a brand-new investor looking to take my first real step into real estate.

I usually charge 10% and I include material into the charges if I do that for other people.