Current building code requirements and local amendments should be considered forrebuilding the fire-damaged portion of the residence.The Engineer shall have no liability to the Owners, or to others for the acts or omissions of theContractor or any other Persons performing work on the project, or failure of the Contractor tocarry out the work in accordance with this letter, except where specifically inspected andapproved by the engineer and discovery of defect is possible within the normal ability or standardof care for the industry.This report is based on a diligent visual inspection of the referenced areas.

Are you seeing additional value-add from the service beyond just Rolodex contractor dispatch?

I don't have time to be the middle person between a contractor and tenant.

I'm looking to expand more and I enjoy this space.

I'd recommend consulting a local contractor or real estate attorney to ensure all changes meet city codes and to help streamline the permit process, especially if you’re aiming to use the properties as rentals on Airbnb.

I want to slow my life down a bit and enjoy the fruits of my labors (I had cancer a few years ago and I acknowledge my time to enjoy life is finite).It occurred to me that I should just cash-out refinance my properties that are fully stabilized and that have significant equity, but that can also easily support the new debt incurred. 

They're definitely still out there, they're just a bit harder to find but it's just really about having a good contractor that can get you accurate quotes for how much the rehab will be and an experience realtor / broker who can give you accurate ARVS for what the property will be worth once the work is finished and helping you find these deals as soon as they hit the market, or has a good source for off the market properties that might be viable.

Buy in Austin, Dallas, Houston and you can get bids for work from 2 dozen contractors. 

Deal with contractor timelines, and bankers funding strategies

Lots of hosts are enjoying the use of Market my STR created by Bill Faeth and Go Market My STR made by another host whose name is slipping my mind.