My budget is $550,000 and I would prefer the HOA to be less than $400.

Most travel nurses are on a budget.

Definitely learned that budgeting the rehab correctly is sooooo important.

If you want to start sooner instruct your broker that you only want to spend the $450K and to stick with your budget.

If the property needs capital improvements up front, it is important that the amount raised exceeds the budget by 10-15%.

I have a few partners, but went over budget and personally funded the remaining construction costs.  

If you're doing long term BRRRR deals someone better know the numbers or have boots on the ground to make sure OOS projects are getting done correctly and within budget.

Don’t underestimate schedule and budget for this.

They will evaluate the contract with the builder and the budget, make sure it falls within market median costs, and set milestones for draw requests. 

Back in Washington where we fix & flipped properties I did anything from general contracting from demo to finishing touches, managed project budgets & timelines to stay within our projections and SOW, raised capital for down payment on hard money loans, interest on loans and rehabs, worked with my hands (best at flooring, trim, caulk, cabinets, fences, punch list items) and was the real estate agent for acquiring and selling our flips.