They should be able to provide a general breakdown and ballpark cost but it probably takes 10+ hours to write up a detailed scope and why would they do that if you are just in the exploratory phase? 

Should it be structured as a "rent-to-own" with his rent payments being the completion of phases of the rehab work?

When I got done with that phase, I put a Cadbury chocolate and a single serving bottle of wine on each bed. 

Some have managed to get two phased loans from local portfolio lenders or small banks.

When we've made purchases like this (in 2 different out of state markets), in the due diligence phase (and even after closing) my realtor always facilitated this and had contractors that they knew go in there to give estimates. 

New member in southern illinois . been in the construction field of  all phases since 2005 .

Looking to meet & connect with people who are in all phases of investing.    

From my understanding, the various phases of a wholesale deal include the following: A call is received from home owner as a result of marketing efforts Provide a range that we (wholesaler) would be willing to offerReview property and required renovations to determine selling price to market to buyers listGet contract signed by home ownerRecord contract with countyMarket property to established buyer listOnce buyer is interested complete the assignment contactReceive deposit from buyer and put in escrow with title companySet closing date with title company for double close Did I miss anything related to the process?

It just requires a type 1 permit vs. nonowner occupant types 2-3 (the ones that are being phased out).

Could anyone give me some guidance on the current market phase of South Florida / Florida in regards to buying multifamily apartments.