We have also actually fired two homeowner clients because of their lack of willingness to repair items that we felt were unsafe.If you are going to self-manage, then self-manage, including periodic comprehensive safety inspections, and making necessary repairs.

And as far as my goals for a clear picturer of what I want , I would like cash flowGo to the BP store and pick what interests you, Brandon Turner is a good start.

If I need real rehab numbers, I’ll get line-item estimates from 2–3 GCs to qualify for a hard money loan.

My dilemma is replace the exterior items (which I can't really raise rent for).

Be 1-1.33 DSCR, ideally 1.2 ish range with capex as a top line not bottom line item. 50% net cash flow= reserves, 50% net cash flow= investment #2.

Start with an electrician, plumber and HVAC guy since this is how your project should start which is figuring out all of those items (Find guys at the trade specific supply yards)As you hire in the subs ask each of them for a good referral for the other trades. 

Tesla occupies more than 11 million SF in the Austin metro, one of the largest manufacturers here and they just signed a lease for another 300,000-SF industrial space at the Austin Hills Commerce Center.It's unclear what Tesla plans to do at the site that's about as large as three H-E-B grocery stores, but it appears to be moving quickly.

If you only read what's in the BP book store you know more than the average investor.If someone is asking me for help, my first question is always which REI books have you read?

.#5 Build Out Your Database in a Spreadsheet Once you start to get a better understanding of Labor and Material costs you will want to store this data into a spreadsheet or software that you can use to help you streamline the estimating process.#6 Practice, Practice, PracticeWalk through distressed fixer-upper properties (or find properties virtually online) and practice creating detailed scopes of work, quantifying repairs and estimating rehab costs for the projects.This will help you get acquainted with common rehab repairs, rehab costs & estimating terminology.#7 Get Your First Rehab Project!

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