If you know what you need done, prepare the SOW yourself, invite them for a visual walk-through, then have each GC bid based on that.

Originally posted by @Jay Hinrichs:STeve in your area I would think the commute is more economic than say so cal  where folks spend an hour to drive 10 miles or less.. different dynamics.. were a 30 minute commute where you live could be 40 miles out.. 

The key is to build a really dynamic spreadsheet that allows you to change your assumptions on the fly to see how those assumptions impact your deal.

When I purchased the building the dynamics changed and it was difficult for some of the more seasoned therapists in the office.  

In case you are a visual learner -- you might want to check out YouTube as well.Here's a good list to get you started there: https://www.youtube.com/results?

But once the trend gains momentum and there are new restaurants opening up the positive dynamic in the housing market will increase.

Jay Hinrichs There are always interesting dynamics around “dad’s stuff” or “mom’s stuff”.

.- I am sympathetic to what I believe are real health concerns by the tenant's parents, but i can't figure out how they can be tied to the house based on the mold test results or visual inspections completed by the management company's maintenance team or abatement company.- based on what I feel was an unreasonable counter I'm not sure how to frame my response to the tenants.My questions for the BP community:- Could I be missing something causing real health issues?

In hindsight I better understand the dynamics of the area I was working in and would do things a little different going forward. 

Ask investors instead.I would say the markets that make SFH rental dynamics attractive are similar to what makes MF attractive.