**As investors, you are closest to the consumer (home buyers/renters), so you tend to absorb costs and reduced profits from unexpected spikes in expenses that wholesalers or contractors pass on to you!

I already have land holdings near Everett that will certify out at 304 salable density bonus credits.To play this game, I get certified and then "clip off" the transferable development rights for sale to urban developers in the county, who can cash them in for an increase in dwelling unit density from an original 22 units/acre to 58 units, and building heights from 45' to 75'.

Off market deals usually have nonrefundable deposits and a clunkier process that isn't as suited for out of state people until they have good contacts in the area to evaluate the property (mostly contractors that feel comfortable evaluating projects for you).

This will vary depending on if a handyman can do the job or a licensed contractor is needed.

Vet your contractors and hold them accountable.

My wife works for Ferguson, and I know many contractors, so I can get a lot of materials at cost.

I am located in Arizona and have been in manufacturing for 20+ years while my brother is an experienced contractor based in California. 

He’s a general contractor in Chicago that does large rehabs and buildings. 

Whether that is most contractors, hiring an engineer, or getting self-educated.

Advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisor was introduced in 2007, to get certified the requirement was: one had to be certified for 3 years in a row and had to attend 2 day in person and online courses.