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This is an obvious and simple solution.....

Licensed brokers can help with qualification, as its a very simple process, and get you your fifth property.

It's not as simple as everyone saying do it yourself. 

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Hi Rene,I have received four quotes so far:First Quote: $90,000 ($273/sq ft) or $100,000 ($303/sq ft) as mentioned in the initial posting.Second Quote: $92,000Third Quote: $158,290 (Including Interior Design)Fourth Quote: $140,000 - $150,000I plan to go with the first quote/contractor, as they've previously done renovations in the house, and I appreciate both their communication and work quality.

It's very simple.

Create a simple spreadsheet like the one below to calculate how much you should set aside each month for these projected expenses:5.

This will vary property by property and area by area, but in area not only do you have all the city/county level planning: access, traffic counts, density requirements, unit counts for school districts, sewer capacity, etc, but you also have neighborhood councils which will have additional level of say in final design, scale, unit counts, uses, etc.