Scrren PMC's by asking if you will get the material invoices AND the actual invoices from any contractors they hire. - Be prepared to pay for a PMC's time!

You'll want to be clear on the IRS rule for material participation if you do decided to switch to property manager. 

The contract must contain:the contractor’s name, address and telephone numberthe approximate start and completion date, including any contingencies that would change the completion datea description of the work to be performed and the materials to be provided to the consumer, including make; model number or any other identifying information; and the agreed-upon price for the work and materialsa notice advising you that you have three business days to cancel the contract, unless during an emergency you waive the right in writinga notice that all payments received by the contractor prior to completion of the contract work must be deposited in an escrow account

@Kyle Atans  for me for the younger investors or starter investors is  at least use that 100 or 200 a month positive to paydown debt at an accelerated rate it will save them a ton in the long run and if they can get them paid off in 10 to 15 years that's a good thing.. its not like saving 1200 a year is going to materially affect their ability to buy unit number two and if its that tight not sure owning rentals is that great of investment anyway.

For what the course offers, the price paid does not correspond with the value the material offers.

Once I sell that I’m gonna convert to a fourplex and do the ADU.going through cash quickly and also using credit cards when possible like to purchase materials.

Here's a few examples:Does the lender release for materials on site or do they have to be installed? 

Great marketing material on. 

It’s important to have a clear understanding of both hard and soft costs (labor, materials, permits, etc.) to assess your budget accurately.Projected Rental Income: Research the rental market in the area.

They took on more projects than they can handle just as a number of market variables turned against them: materials costs and availability and staffing, both back office and subs, just to name a couple.