However, while I was still getting contractor bids for different projects, I found 3 different companies that are quick (based off of their contracts and guarantees) and have good quality of work (based off of previous and current investor feedback) but come at the cost of price.

I don't think 2025 will be a lot different then 2024 unless the economy changes.

Currently, I'm analyzing different markets to see which one will best match my strategy.

You can cover the wire mesh with drywall patches (they tape on wall and across the wire, white/paintable, different sizes) as the wire mesh is what will prevent the rats from eating their way into the property (the covering material is cosmetic only).

It's a different animal all together to try and manage an out of state investment property. 

Every time, most of the cost difference was quality.

They have different tiers depending on what type of training and resources you're looking for.

The designer talked about has a completely different account then the designers I usually recommend, and I would have had red flags to begin with.

The reason for that is that PassivePockets has two different kind of memberships one for fundraisers/GPs, and one for LPs.

Columbus & Dayton are great markets for investors but present different types of opportunities.