If it is decent quality then I would keep the carpet in place and see how it wears.

I'm a pay for quality kinda guy. 

Is there a standard amount or is it tailored to the project ?    

Also, brand suggestions for quality?

High pay enabled us to hold our team to higher standards, while also giving us the flexibility to make quick changes if needed (we have several cleaners eager to work with us).

Its all about quality leads, not the tool.This analogy is similar here;   a really good contractor can give a better rsult with crapy materials vs a crapy contractor with top materials

I generally avoid wholesalers because my experience has been that they are unwilling to use a standard purchase agreement that is fair to both the buyer and seller and they do 'shady' stuff.

Here is an article that discusses it somewhat. https://www.parealtors.org/blog/appraisal-changes-coming-for...So, some finished spaces are not not counted as part of the GLA based on a standard, which is fine.

My ideal is to have a system or a standard in place to maintain discipline about procedures.

You can search on Google, attend REI meetings, or explore Facebook groups.People invest a lot of time and energy in generating off-market leads, and connecting with reliable, reputable sources who supply quality deals can be a game changer.