I will be leading the charge on building a scope of work, (if needed) reaching out to my extensive database of subcontractors for quotes/work, making selections/choosing materials, and the main one performing most of the hands-on labor, while teaching him (who has no experience) how to do these tasks.

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Research the properties, market, and location, run the numbers and make a selection.

I would recommend getting several actual written bids and then select the one you like the best.

We carefully select our base price after looking at comparable properties, neighborhood data, data from previous years, and, of course, considering the condition and quality of the home.2.

I plan to work on this project myself and need some assistance in selecting the right type of flooring and approach for the bathroom.

Selecting off investment criteria first could end up moving your family somewhere you don't like...and ignoring investment markers might move you to a dead end area. 

This system we have now is stupid. correct, and since everything is negotiable now, the game would even changing from buyer agent selection.

I would like to share a success story that outlines the importance of networking and the careful selection of location for real estate investing.

It is also important to keep in mind that we have new construction where every system is brand new, and in some select markets there are system warranties that could extend from 5 years to 20 years.