I would bet it's worse than that in bigger markets 3.

Your best bet for locating and connecting with this individual is on BiggerPockets or your local REI meet-up.

And as new investor, you have to expect to be charged more than a builder, but armed with a little knowledge you can get a better price than a homeowner and still allow the contractor to make good money.For most construction work materials times two is a good guesstimate, so about $6k is likely a good price. 

These are electric only systems - dont work well in older buildings - but newer construction they should be great.

If you are looking inside Philly, check the specific area thoroughly - Philly currently has a glut of new construction apartment inventory with amenities and free rent incentives you could be in competition with.

I have flipped a few houses during covid and remote working times and was fortunate enough to grow up in a family of real estate investors and entrepreneurs which has provided me mentors and exposure to starting and operating a business.I am thinking of starting my own construction/development company in a few years time and wanted to hear some opinions from people who have done it who are outside of my circle.

I am buying my first home for about 250k in El Paso, TX.It is new construction just finished.

I have been working since I was 15 , I’m now in construction only because I just don’t know exactly what I should be doing.

The condominium is 2 stories and 6,540 square feet with 8 units and was constructed in 1965.

I've come across this Tall Timbers new condo under construction.