Would you rather her destroy your property, your insurance deny the claim and you're out all that money you just put into the rehab?

Outside systems like plumbing, sewage, and the water heater should be in good condition, and make sure there are no signs of pests.Additionally, look into property taxes, insurance costs, and zoning laws that could affect future development.

The algorithm scans keywords in your listing description and even the alt text of your photos to determine relevance.For example:A picture of a game room could land in the "Play" category if the photo’s alt text is labeled something like: “Amazing game room with ping pong and pool table.”A picture of a beautiful view of land with the alt text being “Beautiful view of the countryside”Your photos can do more than look good—they can strategically get your listing into multiple categories by including targeted alt-text descriptions.The more categories you rank in, the more visibility your listing gets, leading to more clicks and higher rankings in Airbnb search results.Testing and Improving Your CTROnce your photos are optimized, it’s time to test their impact.

Then you can start seeing other places just on the MLS when you get this strategy down and knowing what rough numbers will be, but it is always mandatory to get a full amount of rehab costs to get the GC into the property. 

Until now I've focused on distressed single-family and small multi-family properties for rehab into rentals (BRRRR).

Not sure about CO, but we make tenants sign a NON-Refundable Holding Fee (not Deposit) Agreement for any monies received prior to move-in to HOLD the home for them.

He's got a great wikipedia page that breaks it down. 

I’d also look into using an FHA 203k renovation loan, allowing me to buy something unqualified for a standard mortgage, which would weed out a lot of competition and push the price lower.

Well anyone can write anything into a contract, but whether it is legal and enforceable is for the courts to decide...It is State law here that a contractor must call 811 or they are liable for the costs.

I took many courses before actually taking action on my first investment and I still have self-doubt when attempting new strategies and I have failed.Second, anyone who has not experienced self-doubt has not pushed themselves into the uncomfortable place of trying something new and potentially failing but learning a great lesson making them stronger.You are capable Robel.