Hi @Bonnie Griffin KaakeTraditional firms (like yours) have historically charged $5,000 to $15,000 because their overhead includes manual "take-offs" and physical travel.

The mechanical and structural background is a huge edge on value-add deals because you won’t be intimidated by physical issues the way many investors are.

I’m seeing more out-of-state investors expanding into Cincinnati and submitting offers without being physically present.For those investing remotely — what’s your biggest challenge when evaluating properties here?

Have you explored any of the physical issues with separating these homes? 

Business still need physical spaces. 

It is unfortunate there isn't lobbying for laws that separate actual trained service animals vs therapy animals.

Most importantly, you slowly lose control over the long-term value of your property.Inspections aren’t about distrust.They’re about stewardship.If you’re holding real estate for long-term wealth, you can’t manage what you don’t see.Be honest — how often are you physically (or through a property manager) inspecting your rentals?

Physical Keys are quickly becoming a thing of the past. 

By using a portion of your stock market gains as a down payment, you control 100% of a physical asset’s appreciation and tax benefits while only committing a fraction of the total value in cash.3.

If you are a poor, strong, mechanically inclined, physically fit/intimidating, fluent Spanish speaking, single young man looking to get started house hacking and can’t afford to move to another state.