Do a phone or video interview to gauge communication and reliability, and request a detailed written estimate with a clear timeline.

If you can consistently and accurately estimate repair costs and coordinate contractors, look into Jv-ing with flippers. 

But there is a problem:Your own adjuster’s report shows a *gap* of, say $50k, between what the adjuster estimates it will cost to rebuild and your policy’s maximum.

The fees should have been disclosed via a Loan Estimate.

Low construction activity—paired with a national housing shortage estimated at 3.5 million units—continues to support investor conviction, especially in growing metro areas.Retail also performed well, with vacancy near historic lows and constrained supply due to record-low development.

Utilities are at the street and lot size is around 7,350 sq ft.For those who build or flip new construction in this kind of pocket, how are you currently underwriting:• Entry lot pricing• Build cost estimates• Resale expectations• Timeline riskI posted the full details in Classifieds per BP rules, but I’m mainly looking for feedback on how builders in the Upstate are approaching infill right now.Thanks in advance.

Lenders will want detailed plans, permits, and a budget before approval, so having your design and cost estimates ready is key.In short — confirm zoning and feasibility, get an architect and experienced GC on board, and work with a lender familiar with new construction in Fayetteville.

- How will you estimate & budget so profitable?

As others said you could be on the high and low end and the size they estimated was quite different (not 50%). 

They’re relocating out of town and would like to sell by the beginning of the year.Here are the key details:Current rent: $1,850/month (tenant is month-to-month, wants to stay)Market rent estimate: $2,200–$2,350/monthTenant history: Has been there for about a year; was paying $2,150 at their prior rental, so an increase to $2,000+ should be manageable.Seller’s situation: They owe about $156,000 on the property and want to net around $100,000 after all taxes and fees.Existing mortgage rate: 3.5%Wholesaler offer: $287,000My position: I just bought a fixer-upper, so most of my cash is tied up, but I can access around $100,000 from a HELOC at 6.5% (15-year draw / 15-year repayment).Question:Is there a way to creatively structure a deal that allows me to leverage the seller’s existing low-interest mortgage — even though it’s not officially assumable?