For a new investor, events like this are a goldmine.

If I have the time after dinner to run to Lowe’s , and deliver material at 10pm, I didn’t have to ask if that’s ok.

If it is a contractor that is more organized they will likely do this already, if they are shooting from the hip "based on experience" they will likely just give you a total $ value. 

I've learned a lot this way.  

I am not sure about the other markets but I would suggest looking up a Realtor from here and utilizing their knowledge to help you. 

We are not the right choice for everyone, but we do help hundreds of investors every year start and progress their investing goals.

This will clarify and reinforce what you are reading.

If you are willing to do this over a long period of time, this can be a great strategy, especially in a low-inventory market.

Feel free to let me know if I can help you.

I had a good friend who went into the ATM business back in 2015 did it for successfully for 5 years and sold the business for $2.5MGreat business to show constant deposits as a business and as a SE 1099 or W2 business to help buy real estate.