Now that we have the buildings ordered, I just got off the phone with the Erection Contractor.  

The click-on/locking type is the one to use because contractors are used to using them.

If you don't want to make so serious money than don't,  take these chances and keep reading the books and attending the RE meetings .Get a great agent and investor savvy contractor and make $50,000 fast!

That being said, how does one go about getting architect plans for a home to get bids from contractors in a smart way?

James, from a contractor's perspective I don't typically recommend re-facing cabinets.

It is the IRS rules around short term rentals.Loophole - A way of avoiding or escaping a cost or legal burden that would otherwise apply by means of an omission or ambiguity in the wording of a contract or law.

Ensure you have a trustworthy contractor, a detailed budget, and room for unexpected costs.

Since most pest control companies won’t open up sheetrock, you might want to contact a general contractor or handyman who can carefully cut open the wall and check for any active insects.

We'll have our agent, myself, our handyman and a trusted contractor we have worked with for many years, my husband and my son whenever possible when we do inspections.

If you do go the BRRR route I'd definitely recommend using a general contractor and working with a investor friendly agent.