(And sometimes, the property managers that advertise locally, actually live more than 50 miles away which means they might not have the necessary contacts with the local contractors or be as responsive as you would wish, so watch for that).

I'm looking to add some resources to my list, agents that have done flips and vetted general contractors that have references!

I have gotten some estimates and that looks like about $30k total if I just use local contractors, If I do some of the work myself and do it as cheap as possible, I might be able to do it for $20k. 

In addition, it had a full gut with all-new plumbing, electricity, HVAC, etc... the renovation cost 250K+All projects were done remotely with a back-and-forth arrival to the states.

Contractors, investors, lenders, etc. 3.

Happy to give you a recommendation for foundation contractor. 

I went out to Memphis in late July to set up a network of agents and contractors.

It was quite extensive, all new electrical, hvac, plumbing as well as foundation, painting, floors and yardwork and demo of shed.

And they wouldn't do it for us as owner occupants because our revenue comes from selling houses (hell - we're a general contractor - thats how we make our money) which was strange but its their rules. 

prices are high, interest rates are high, there is tremendous demand for inventory by both retail / primary buyers and investors, good contractors are booked up, some materials are still expensive. ' can't we just be honest that (1) if you are in a strong financial position, then yes, RE is still a good investment and ALSO  (2) it's way more difficult than it was in 2016?