I’d love to hear some perspectives from more experienced and local investors on what you think about the numbers below:$130k for 3bd 1ba for a single family house:- Reno Budget: 42k- Projected Rent: $1400Pros:1.

I don't like the idea of spending $100 a month to access the list, and then spend .12-.15 cents per skip trace.

The help I have provided with a few home remodels has consisted of kitchen and bathroom layouts, flow and functionality, fixtures and finishes of the home, all while trying to stay within budget.  

Foundations are tricky because there are usually multiple ways to address something and foundation contractors like to scare people into spending the most possible. 

You need to define a goal, a budget, and learn the math.  

@Cameron Porter +95% of the land bank inventory is already picked over by the time it hits the public.The only people we know that have bought ALL went over budget and only the increasing market covered what would have been losses.So, proceed VERY carefully!

Our all in construction was $360k (If we had to do it again, we wouldn't spend the $10k to install the fence where we always do for our other investment properties.

I live in Asheville, NC and also have experience/ spend time in Austin, TX and New Hampshire.

The key is really focusing on the right neighborhoods, knowing your numbers, and being patient for the right opportunities.As for the fix-and-flip market, the lower entry costs can definitely make it a great place to start, but you've got to be mindful of renovation budgets and timelines.

What is not known is how much time and effort you spend to run this business as if you take the $85k and minus salary(ies) to run it, then what would it net gain you?