You could be in an expensive market, like LA, but you inherited a property or you got a killer wholesale deal or subject to and the numbers could be very attractive compared to buying off the MLS for full market price in the same market.

Plus I can see folks stealing those things or trying to break into them  although when they are full up with ammo they would weight a ton :)

Offer to give them their full deposit in cash on move-out day, if they leave the place clean and empty, etc.  

In lieu of living quarters, and if your area doesn't really need the value of a garage due to weather, the best uses I have seen are full-service home offices or gyms.

.: It sounds like you have a great system down, and I am sure that you can find some handymen that are in the area doing part-time work and then working at a day job that could be pushed into full-time work on your properties.

It looks like I’m going against the grain with out of state flips but still want to understand the full picture.So in your opinion how should I find my rock star contractor?

Although legitimate lenders will refund this fee partially or in full if you decide to cancel or if the loan is not approved.

Both miss a whole lot of logic that needs to be there in order to represent the full scope of the picture.

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

They are full size and yet still run off 120v and just need a water source and drain.