Agents often recommend 3rd party inspectors and phase inspections and will help you walk thru that process and negotiations for fixes with the builder. 

We've been doing it this way in the construction industry for decades.Best way for you to know what's it gonna cost for your projects is get estimates/proposals from licensed contractors.

You wouldn't have to deal with any construction holdbacks / reimbursements which is nice.

I have flipped a few houses during covid and remote working times and was fortunate enough to grow up in a family of real estate investors and entrepreneurs which has provided me mentors and exposure to starting and operating a business.I am thinking of starting my own construction/development company in a few years time and wanted to hear some opinions from people who have done it who are outside of my circle.

These are electric only systems - dont work well in older buildings - but newer construction they should be great.

For example, The Public Information Act (PIA) allows citizens to inspect or copy government records, including water bills in Texas.

And as new investor, you have to expect to be charged more than a builder, but armed with a little knowledge you can get a better price than a homeowner and still allow the contractor to make good money.For most construction work materials times two is a good guesstimate, so about $6k is likely a good price. 

The condominium is 2 stories and 6,540 square feet with 8 units and was constructed in 1965.

I have been working since I was 15 , I’m now in construction only because I just don’t know exactly what I should be doing.

If you are looking inside Philly, check the specific area thoroughly - Philly currently has a glut of new construction apartment inventory with amenities and free rent incentives you could be in competition with.