Get with a few contractors and have them different quotes and how they will perform the work.

We best do that in our backyard or own sandbox. 

Is there anything I can do to reduce the gain?

How can I help you?"

I'll quote the book, in the section how to vet buyers from fake buyers (other wholesalers)."

I find I learn best when I can see real examples vs. hypotheticals.

So you'll be putting out quite a bit of money to do that, and when you sell, you'll most likely have to convert it back.   

How do you know who does and doesn't know what risks are involved when they make an investment?

Hiring someone to do the work will likely cost too much (I would charge a small fortune, it's an incredible amount of work) and doing things as cheaply as possible will bite you in the *** later when you start having issues with your own shoddy work and/or materials.

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.