Thanks Account Closed and  everyone else for your input and perspectives...I'm sure this is an ages old dilemma that both newcomers and veterans in the field have debated ever since man bought & sold his first hut !!  

Hey Thu,A lot of the NetWorth guys are here on BiggerPockets, so I expect they'll probably reach out to you to answer all your questions better than I can.

@THU NGUYEN I have limited experience with contractors....hence my post.

Congratulations Thu, but I need to correct you. 

@THU NGUYEN I used to do this all the time when I was still investing in SFRs, specifically when I could get the property with $0 out of pocket.

There is a new meetup scheduled for Thu, Nov 3 in Oakley, are you guys planning to attend ?

Attorney's Office for Western Missouri | Posted: Thu 4:43 PM, Oct 20, 2016 SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - A man from Springfield received a federal prison sentence of two years and nine months on Thursday for an investment fraud scheme that gained him more than $1.1 million.

•1326 Huron Street, London Ontario (Pizza Hut Plaza)•8500 Square foot plaza purchased in 2009 for $1,750,000•Each shareholder invested $79,000•In the 9 years of ownership each shareholder was paid back the initial investment from the profits•Building was sold in late 2018 for $3,300,000•Total payout after sale of $295,000 per shareholder•Total profit of 375% of the initial investment in 9 years

I couldn't buy anything except for a hut out in Waianae haha.

Ideally I'd like to meet with a home inspector, contractor or/and estimator any day any time Thu 01/17 to Tue 01/22.