Rehab Cost and Contractors

[Bryan Sullivan]

Hello,

Me and my investment partner have been listening to podcasts, books and any other information we can get our hands on.  We have are looking to do our first flip in the near future. We find great value in the flip calculator that bigger pockets has. When we analyze a flip it ask for rehab cost. As a new investor what is the best way to know how much a rehab will cost or how much materials cost? Do I need to shadow a contractor? We want to start off on the right foot so any helpful advice or suggestions would be appreciated.