Looking for properties in Warren and/or Port Huron, MI that need small cosmetic rehab more than anything else, but have no experience estimating these costs and don't know of any good contractors in the area.

@Jordan Esco - I would do your best to get 2-3 contractors there to walk the property with you and give you high-level estimates.

Investment Info:Single-family residence renovation investment.Purchase price: $295,000Cash invested: $182,807Sale price: $574,900Contributors:Peter VekselmanPartner Driven partnered with Vance Hudgins to take on a major renovation project in Nashville, Tennessee.

Investment Info:Single-family residence renovation investment.Purchase price: $140,000Cash invested: $62,142Sale price: $250,000Contributors:Peter VekselmanPartner Driven partnered with Vance Hudgins on a full renovation project in Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee.

What about the renovation budget?

Mid-renovation is a different animal, but we've done many of them.

I’m in the early stages of my real estate journey and joined Bigger Pockets to connect with other investors, learn from people with more experience, and surround myself with individuals who are actively growing in this space.My background is in renovations, and I run Precise Home Renovations LLC, which has given me a strong understanding of construction, materials, budgeting, and project management.

My sister and I are currently analyzing single-family and small multifamily rentals in Cleveland (Cuyahoga County), and we’re trying to get a more accurate estimate of property taxes for deal analysis.We know that the current tax amount shown on the Cuyahoga County Property Search site is based on prior assessed value, and taxes don’t always adjust immediately after a sale.

Sharing a recent scenario that I think other investors might find useful — especially anyone who’s self-employed or juggling multiple income streams.A homeowner needed to pull cash from their primary residence to renovate their second home, but traditional full-documentation guidelines were pushing the DTI too high to qualify.

Specifically:- Estimating cash flow- Evaluating long-term appreciation potential- Understanding neighborhood demographics- Estimating renovation costsI’m working on a tool where:- You paste a Zillow link.The system uses AI to:- Analyze cash flow potential via Rentometer rents- Predict appreciation based on historical trends- Break down local demographic dataGoal: Automate the time-consuming parts of deal analysis and help investors screen properties faster.