Quote from @Ella Volney: Nice!

Though the property and surrounding areas look nice in the pictures, the doors and windows has bars which concern me.I am just starting our my RE investment journey and all help is greatly appreciated.

For a nice possibly furnished STR, you are looking at between $250,000 to $350,000 depending on your budget. 

I see you mentioned the BRRR method, here's a nice breakdown of it here on Bigger Pockets.   

I'd pay a few hundred and get some nice pics. 

nice cute building.. 

One city near me is checking all garage enclosures, giving nice notice to get them permitted, which they may or may not grant, and if you don't get it properly permitted by December 31, says they will start fining people. 

It has great potential and the ability to cash flow nicely.

It's time, money and stress for everyone involved.Can you visit the jobsite one time and have a face-to-face meeting where you pay him $1000 and sign a note that guarantees he will recieve the final $1000 after completion?

I have mine really nicely furnished with good quality furniture and high end finishes (quartz, stainless steel appliances).