Then you can see how those align with a T3, the 2017 numbers, etc.

Then I did a cash out refinance and used that money for my next deal.Figure out what your end goal for house is and see if the value and time of the renovation aligns with those goals.Good luck!

I don’t mind doing my own due diligence but if the wholesaler is so far out of alignment with reality (in my estimation anyway) then creditability flys out of the window.

If $100 is your goal, I can tell you 100 ways to get there, but none of them may align with what you really want to do. 

There seems to be the opinion that this offer is a unicorn, some magical improbable thing that will not happen again unless all the stars align property at exactly 3:58am on a specific Thursday in June. 

She aligned with what our goals are when other agents were trying to convince us to buy in other parts of town and for price point well beyond where we wanted to be.

When their perspectives align and the opportunity's numbers meet your investment criteria, you might have a winner!

I find it aligns incentives best if the project manager-type partner is on the hook for any shortfall... 

I agree with you about contractors and trying to align yourself with one who understand your process.In the meantime I will follow your lead and go spend some time at Home Depot "window shopping" in order to at least familiarize myself with some general prices on flooring, paint, appliances, lighting, fixtures, etc.

Not to mention the age, construction and how the sfr is owned will dictate if a company can or can not offer a quote.The best solution is to align yourself with independent agents (like the ones you have found)who can get you to the best option in that market in the least amount of time.