Quote from @Stuart Udis: @Evan Alexakos Don't rush into something you aren't financially prepared for.

  $18/SF actually seems pretty reasonable if they're talking about both adding Airbnbable amenities and outfitting the property as an STR.Because even just outfitting it as an STR is more expensive than you'll prepare yourself for. 

Hi BiggerPockets community, My name is Clarence Benson, and I’m currently preparing for my Michigan real estate license.

Quote from @Vaknin Ronen: Hi everyone,I’m preparing my first lender package for a real estate project and want to make sure I present it the right way.For those who’ve successfully secured financing:What documents do lenders usually expect up front (executive summary, pro forma, rent roll, comps, appraisal, etc.)?

So another notice was prepared for hand delivery at the library, during which I'd provide clothes, not subject to the lien, for a small storage fee.

If the windows are original prepare for a crazy power bill & budget for double the normal insurance cost. 

Especially when you’re investing in real estate and spending money on professional services, you want a CPA (or advisor) who has the right background and experience (ideally someone who has done it themselves and truly understands the ins and outs of real estate investing).Planning matters, but so do organized books and proper preparation.

Sellers need to price competitively, prepare their homes carefully, and address potential concerns before listing.

This is kinda like the whole paradigm of tax preparer vs CPA/EA - one will be an order taker and will just trade time for money to fill in the blanks on forms, the other will provide years' worth of expertise and knowledge condensed into tangible guidance that can save a multiple of their cost.This also depends heavily on the loan type.

The long hours and dedication will pay off as you learn the ropes and prepare for your first investment.