Will definitely implement that in our plan.

These programs are extremely expensive to implement are commonly aren't see outside of insurance claims and industrial/commercial applications (Think skyscrapers for Timberline)The problem with all forms of on-screen estimating is -1: Setting up the program so that it is accurate to your business and the way you do things (Assemblies, parts, labor)2: Getting reports that are useful (For ordering and quotation)3: Getting pricing information inputted4: Actually having a system easy enough to use that someone doesn't have to spend 4 years learning itIt's so very easy to underestimate the difficulty in setting up a system.

I've seen this implemented multiple times and you can do very very well with it. 

Dillon, @Denver McClure would be a good person to discuss as he is implementing this strategy.  

But I've recently read the E-Myth and am currently reading the Checklist Manifesto, and both of those books have given me some good frameworks to work with and I'm implementing those ideas into my existing portfolio and will translate that to scaling, like you said.

i would connect with an agent that understands what your needs are and can verify past deals that they have done such as yours.ultimately if your plan is to do more deals past these initial ones i would begin to implement marketing strategies that connect you directly to owners.and if you have money you can put towards marketing i would put into web based generated motivated seller leads...

And frankly, all the other professionals are likely implementing the advice being given by the 'gurus' - as there isn't a lot that is new in real estate.  

LTR/STR (or in combo) - what strategies do you implement on prospecting deals to potentially MTR?

DevelopThis would include meeting with engineers, architects, planners, equipment operators, construction personnel, drafters, financial professionals, accounting and legal professionals, etc. to discuss and implement development of property.

The faster you implement it and the faster you get ahead of it will be the win for you.