First Flip - getting things lined up

[Michael Thorne]

HI BP Community - 

I have contracted a house for my first flip in Arlington, TX. I got it from a larger wholesaler and the margins are thin, so to get the best return, it needs to be "nice" - have a little bit of that wow to it to maximize ARV to compare to comps, but with a real cap on expenses. Plus, I am using hard money so time is of the essence. I close 4/21.

What advice/guidance do you have out there for getting things in order so that when I close I can hit the ground running on 4/22?  E.G. lining up contractors & getting bids while i can’t go through the house?  Buying/ordering supplies? Is there an order that you like to do things? (Ceiling, walls & paint, floors).  What mistakes have you made that I can learn from?  Thanks!!