@Russell Brazil definitely nailed it.

It's more about steady content and natural growth once you nail the basics like keyword integration and technical optimizations.

The biggest mistake new investors make is to walk a property, maybe explain in general terms what they want and then let the contractor come up with the SoW.For a bedroom this could be:- replace carpet- repair closet dooror- remove carpet- remove curtains, nails and screws- replace closet doors, entry door SKU#- replace window SKU#- refinish hardwood floors 144 sqft, clear/oil-based- prep and paint all woodwork- patch walls, texture, paint walls eggshell white clay, ceiling flat white- replace light fixture SKU#, replace lightswitch w decora/white, replace 3 outlets&covers- install blinds SKU#Obviously, the cost would be quite different.

I'd like to keep things relatively close as we get started, perhaps grow out once I get my processes and systems nailed down.

@Warren BellHi with my recent purchase I used the standard CAR form and the people above nailed it with regards to "no assignments" language Line 26.  

@Carsten MortensenI think @Steve K. nailed it. 

I just had to fight tooth and nail to close a VA condo purchase for a client with a POA that was actually fairly well run, relatively speaking.

You hit the nail on the head...

The best down to nail down the value is to review the financials, look at comps, and get an appraisal.

Others have all hit the nail on the head but going to reiterate.