The challenge was balancing the relationship between landlord/tenant and a personal/friendly relationship.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

- This approach should be fine. 

High-end properties might require a white-glove approach with customized services, while more modest properties may prioritize affordability and efficient communication.

Avoiding accessive PM fees (personally I recommend most people self-manage)These will eat away at your ROI.

Hey y'all, I have approached a point where I have built up more confidence in performing my first house flip in the Charlotte metro region.

My wife and I have never really followed the $$/sqft. approach because it's not as accurate.

We will shop for used appliances where we can when we need one… or pick up used cabinets if we can, or search eBay for something smaller,  but going to the extreme of personally shipping something big in internationally for one-off renovation needs seems like a stretch of reasonable.Just like you mention, the number of unknowns would not seem to be worth it to me.Just my 2 cents.Randy  

What is your current approach to lead generation? 

The numbers may be 30-40% lower than today's cost, but the process/approach to estimating may be good for you to review.