The goal is predictable cash flow, not pretty pictures.Here’s how we build rehab scopes that save thousands on every project:1.

Define a detailed, itemized rehab plan with contractors to ensure budget alignment and project feasibility. 

But with the constant grind, I'm always looking to optimize things and pick up better tools.Curious what you all use for lead tracking?

He ran ChatGPT, and did a reasonably good job of defining the issue and showed me the result.

Most good GC's will be able to get Subs and Materials at a discounted rate that you will never get....so the actual cost to you may be close to the same.That way, you don't have to: 1) deal with the Sub's crews (you don't know anything about the trades and can be taken advantage of easily), 2) Deal with City Inspectors - they hate dealing with homeowners/Investors, 3) assume any liability for faulty work , 4) worry about Lien Releases and stuff like that, 5) Verify that all subs have Liability Insurance/Bonds/Workers Comp, 6) be involved with materials...picking up, storage, warranties, liabilities, etc....Your time is better spent running your investment business - find a new property to flip, keep your books in order, etc.

Defined.

What we aim for now is a minimum return better than what we can get from our stocks.

Better income.

Contractors handle the rehab scopes.

Your edge is scoping accurately, controlling timeline and quality, and turning “contractor problems” into equity; consider small multis for multiple income streams, and wholetail quick turns when a two‑week punch lifts resale.