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

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  

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

I purchase my personal investments to maximize their equity and hold long term.

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.

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.

If you have a chunk of money to get going I'd personally buy the biggest thing you can if you don't I think house hacking into a 4 plex is great. 

My dad used to manage other people's properties but eventually quit because the money wasn't worth it and he always ended up prioritizing their properties so as not to get any hassle from them.Another way to approach this might be to go all in on one project yourself and see how far that money gets you. 

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.