If it's worth over $1000 to you for someone to hold your hand through the process, then go ahead but I'd be saving that money up for a set of tires for your car or something...

I would say to find a realtor who works with investors in the North end to nail down those numbers, honestly I would be inclined to convert the single car garages into a 2nd bedroom. 

@Joey AllisonPay off or sell the cars.

Most of the land use right now is for underused car dealerships, apartment buildings, and SFH.I'm wondering1.

@Anthony Wick it went towards paying off over $140k in student loans, car and student loan debt.

If you finish the garage, will there be no car storage then?

And I'm not getting out of the car, except at my destination.

Among other things, there are two cars left on the property that belonged to the deceased.

I found a duplex (2 bed| 1.5bath| 1 car garage) in my area that I’d like to purchase.

Car Dealerships do the same thing.They tell you they’ll apply the estimate bill into the work being done.I look at this as a sign of being ripped off sometimes but mostly it’s because they need to get paid for their time and if you have skin in the game you’ll likely go with whatever price they end up quoted because you don’t want to lose money/are all ready committed.Sometimes its worth paying that small price and learning and sometimes it’s a rip off situation.Best thing to do is find a reputable company.