It’s about thinking through problems, being resourceful, critical thinking etc… not necessarily that you will be a contractor (but it could be).

(I just don't know if this could be 60,000 or 100,000 as I am completely new, I know it can not be exact and contractors will not help me unless I purchase the property.

Anyone know of any good HVAC contractor in the Kansas City area ?

This means that you will probably need to pay registration and filing fees in at least 2 states if you don’t buy CA property as a CA resident. 

Consider factors of what the property will need though if needs work (account for that, do an inspection, have contractors give you a bid on what all could or needs to be done).

I also chose to hire a contractor who specialized in insurance restorations.

First, I would build your CORE 4 wherever you're investing which consists of finding a great Realtor, contractor, property manager, and attorney! 

I would only move forward if I preferred the ceiling fan permanently...and I would have my contractor install it and then I would bill back the resident (have the resident confirm the installation cost in advance). 

I am sending contractors to give me an idea of what it would take, but wondering if someone on bg has already done it and has advice in this regard.

My responsibilities included construction and contractor management and overseeing the asset's successful marketing and sale.