The other important items are contract terms (including draw schedule, scope of work and timelines), consistent follow up on progress, & paperwork (estimates and invoices) for change orders - they will undoubtedly come up as no construction project goes precisely as planned or has zero hidden or missed task items that will need to be completed.Time is your enemy on all flip projects so hiring the right contractor who can deliver the services in an efficient manner will often be more beneficial to the flipper than a lower priced contractor and/or a poorer quality contractor.

Finally I got a phone inquiry if there was anything they could do to stay as the PM. 

Since you're planning to rent the condo in 1-2 years, a lower rate could also mean better cash flow once you transition to being a landlord.

Quote from @Chris Seveney: @Jay HinrichsWhen I looked into it - I viewed it more as those who teach infinite banking etc (note that is not what tardus does - they teach what they call income snowball)Similar to infinite banking - it’s a strategy and you pay to learn the strategy - but whatever you invest in is up to you.

If owning them makes my life better by providing a free vacation, then hold on for the long termAt some point, I discovered that if I stay there when it could have been rented, it isn't free

Let me know if you end up with Madison/Dane County area on your short list and want to talk in more detail.

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Orlando’s median home price is still up about 4% from last year, and Tampa’s median sold price is actually higher than before—up around 5.2%.

Would like to know if I should sign up to accept the money, and I believe I will need to link my bank account. 

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