My recommendation would be to partner with Realtor for referrals so you can spend your time on what you do best.Either way, with your criteria being so specific, you'll likely end up with quality leads and an additional income source!

Ensure that the updates are of high quality yet within budget to maximize the increase in value.When it comes to refinancing, after completing the renovations, you can refinance your home to access the created equity.

Perhaps hire the PM as a second set of eyes for quality control but that should be in addition to the GC you should hire from day one. 

Your subcontractors will work more efficiently and provide better quality work when they are not dealing with construction debris interference.3.

We rented out home in Vegas as fully furnished. and where shocked to see rents at double or more standard rent.. furnishing nice but not over the top.. been very good on that end plus with rents that high the quality of the tennants is very good.. can easily self manage..

With the median time to contract stretching 92% to 48 days, focus on quality listings, realistic pricing, and a polished look to make your property stand out.Smart Moves for Today’s MarketFor buyers, the expanded inventory means more choices.

What would you recommend for me to use to determine the quality of a deal?

@Renee CossRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?

Some other copy & paste advice:Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?

Therefore even if you invest in the markets with favorable landlord tenant laws, you are still more inclined to deal with tenant headaches because of the quality of the tenant and lack of professionalism of the landlord.