., etc.2) Scope each quote, line by line for accuracy, for quantity and product... mistakes are abundant.  

I have also been involved in a few rehab/flip projects and numerous residential and commercial real estate transactions.My brokerage, based in Carlsbad, specializes in mutli-family properties.

Finding the right property, managing contractors, calling numerous management companies though you will save money(if done correctly) this can take a chunk of your time. 

I am in Houston and I have met numerous hungry brokers at groups like this.  

Tedious and time consuming no doubt. how many pieces of x, what size, type,]other materials that need to accompany those materials, quantity discounts?

And because of stuff like this happening in mass quantities, let legislation to regulate Wholesaling (like they did in OK) in which you can Wholesale 1 property per year without a license, however to continue wholesaling in these states, one must obtain a license by that state. 

Additional note: I've read numerous accounts of syndicated deals and such, but very little about the intermediate steps to setting up the syndicate. 

This cost will increase with the quantity and price range of deals you broker)MLS Access: $720Dues (Local, State, & National): $700State Filling Fee: $25 (When your a broker you will need to create some sort of business entity as well.

It is not as simple as saying 115 sf because you have waste, cuts, and other things that can impact the quantity. 

I've primarily participated from afar, reading numerous forum posts and listening to about 1/2 of the podcasts.