One thing I want to be prepared for is repairs and remodels.

I would find properties, submit them to their portal and they would tell me what they would offer when the house was completely remodeled.  

Other comps are starting to come up in price but again, as they remodel, have better views, beach distance.

They all think they are going to a meeting and the lovely Christina is going to be there to show them how to remodel a home.The folks that are TV reality show stars ( other than ARmando) simply rent their name and make a bundle doing that. they might show up at the big event and talk for 30 minutes shake some hands and down the road they go.

His company is Roerdink Remodel and he current does work in the Milwaukee area. 

Thanks River, I'm acquiring using creative finance, but i plan to remodel a bit, then keep this as a LTR

Hi BP family,I am remodelling my home in the seattle area.What strategy would you recommend to find if an estimate is correct ? 

That said, check with a CPA if you can use expenses from the remodel to offset some of the gains.

The previous owners did a do-it-yourself remodel which had tons of red flags if I had taken the time to cross-reference the sellers disclosure with the inspection report, but at that time the market was hot and I had to move fast.

Btw, about the need for rehab, I'm talking about what I think should be fairly straightforward things, like replacing carpeting, repairing drywall, but not a complete gutting and remodeling.