@Benjamin Cowles, get references, had a contractor that I asked for references from and he would never deliver and I hired him anyway, big mistake on my part.

Also I'll be incredibly happy to stop delivering pizzas and kick my feet up one day!

I do all of that and more expect for some of the bids a those don’t take long to get and I pretty much know what they are anyways since I do a lot of these.The risk with this is if somehow seller can’t deliver clear Title, then you are out these expenditures but that is rare.Not sure about your area, but here in Los Angeles, I can have all the plans completed and submit to B&S (building and safety) before being on Title but to actually get the project to RTI, I do need to show I am on Title or get notarized approval from seller to submit to City.I typically make my offers with closing dates of 10 Days but I love it when sellers need 30 or 60 Days to close as that saves me holding costs while I do all the plans and City submittal/clearances.

I picked up a second job delivering food for postmates and I start soon.

The PSF hard cost came in just right, but then when you added the sitework, exterior final finish, and the crane/deliver cost, the idea went upside down.I sent you a DM response as well.

Thank you so much for all the insight @Ben LeybovichAlthough that isn't possible, as I'd be ordering the paperback version and it wouldn't deliver in 26 minutes, your post helped me more than you know because if I could have read it in only 26 minutes, it seems that a $15 dollar book isnt worth it and I can find other free material online.Thanks!

You can put it in your contract to deliver a unit vacant.

You need to model in a conservative (higher) cap rate at disposition so you are purchasing at the right price to deliver CoC and IRRThat's it for now.

Since I've always thought of underwriters as illusive/mythical creatures, however, it's also nice to know that the right agent can deliver relevant details. 

BTW, I check the priority mail tracking on your book, and it is supposed to be delivered today.