A wise investor will not try to get rich quick with shortcuts.

I'm a big fan of equity before cash flow, so if you can make it work and don't plan on rapidly expanding your investment portfolio, this could be a way to gain equity as the tenant pays down your mortgage.

If it is not in the scope the contractor will provide a quotation for the work and is not allowed to start the work until you approve the change order in writing with the defined and agreed upon price and terms. 

This is very limiting when buyer get multiple offers.I have the funds to buy with cash, but I am not sure how a DSCR or Cash out refi would work, and if it would limit my future funding to the point of being overly restrictive.

A short cut for this is the mobilization payment and I think many GC's would be reluctant to disclose their materials costs with complete transparency.

If you had to get a PMS, Hospitable is an easy one to work and it's user friendly.

Quality work and fair rates.

. $269 per month, thereby providing the investor with the cash flow to make the deal work and seller still nets close to the amount they want.

That's the only way my brother and I have been able to get the numbers to work, and even then it's still tough.

I try to refinance house 4 and it doesnt work and thats another long story but i went through a broker and they royally f'd up IMO.