The situation allows for an excellent opportunity to work with a property manager and build trust.I am looking to gradually build and scale my real estate portfolio in Atlanta by purchasing one property each year.

@Robert Brock, I guess my advice is not really any different than I would say to someone wanting to be a residential wholesaler: you need to add value to the transaction.Often times, having the deal tied up is the value, but more often then not, in my limited experience with commercial wholesalers and residential, the wholesaler has no idea what someone will actually pay, so they tie up a deal at too high a price and then add their fee that turns a bad investment into a horrible investment. 

What formula is used when calculating price of property + property taxes + expenses and upkeep - what property will rent for = monthly cashflow?"

You're gonna want to be around $400k purchase price to be in a good area too.

On the fix and flip they brokered to Kiavi, but they were transparent about it and I got better pricing with them than if i went direct. 

Hello, BiggerPockets community!
My name is Jay I'm excited to join this platform as a new investor based in Charlotte, North Carolina. With one successful flip under my belt, I'm eager to connect with fellow investor...

My experience with clients utilizing the large firms is high priced packages that are often more robust than the client's needs at that point. 

Open a secured credit card to build credit and keep learning strategies like BRRRR and house hacking to prepare for future opportunities.

Specifically:Licensed and Insured Contractors:Strong experience in fix-and-flip projects is preferred.Proven track record for meeting deadlines and staying within budget.Interested in building a long-term working relationship.Real Estate Agents:Knowledgeable about properties in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.Skilled in identifying high ROI opportunities for fix-and-flip projects.Open to partnering with an investor for repeat business.If you or someone you know is a great fit, please comment below or send me a direct message.

Definitely a very expensive lesson learned, need recommendations for a reasonable priced, good contractor please?