I did the rehab myself on my first deal so I only had to deal with the cost of the materials. 

Having materials order sheets of products you use over and over again is a good system.

Depending on how much loose material it was a pain to empty .  

The surveyor located and confirmed the original metal stakes from when the subdivision was laid out almost 20 years ago.

My score is very good, and I've used the time to safe up and do a lot of reading, listening, and watching RE materials.

But what I was most proud of was seeing so many people out....stores and restaurants opening (my favorite sushi place was already back up)...and just the return of life and "back to business" attitude that makes Houston such a great city.I already experienced contractors trying to jack up prices...some legit as I know getting materials is more expensive. 

Take pictures of everything before you gut, save all materials. 

The contractor used this flashing material https://m.lowes.com/pd/Peel-Seal-Instant-Waterproo...

If I can not get access to the property, I will assume anything built before 1982 will contain asbestos/lead in common materials (based on my experience there's a 90% chance this is the case).I believe Texas requires any "contractor" performing ASB abatement to have a license, which means Texas has some regulations established regarding removal & disposal.In California, if you are the property owner you can perform the removal/abatement yourself (assuming SFR), the only requirement is that the asbestos waste be bagged up & taken to a designated facility (in my case in Santa Barbara there is a facility at UCSB where homeowners can take the waste at no/minimal charge). 

If so, you can study the materials on your own and take the examination when you please without satisfying the hourly requirement.Sorry, I took an in person accelerated course in the winter months so I can't help you with online courses.