W2I would pick #2.

I would find a couple areas that you know or know someone in that you could pick out of a hat.

She ended up picking out material that was over the top and we could have saved some money.

I would also look to "stage" it with your furniture by minimizing and decluttering.

Purchase price: $127,250 Cash invested: $110,000 Sale price: $390,000 This was a fantastic flip opportunity my investor picked up in the coveted neighborhood of Mt.

U might want to go to some meetups and see if anyone is an active buyer and pick their brain.

Is there a book I can read or a podcast I can listen to that breaks down the steps for a rehab - starting with how to pick a contractor, how to prepare a SOW, what are the steps in the rehab (ie first you fix the roof, foundation , windows and exterior doors and then plumbing, etc.) , what work can be done at the same time (ie plumbing and electrical) etc.   

I tell everyone that the market is less important than the team you pick to run your operation.Buffalo is a great market if you are looking for a lower barrier to entry and higher cash on cash returns.I would advise you don't fall into the trap of chasing the cash on cash returns.  

Hey Billy, Choosing a program is almost like picking a car. 

I mostly want to understand how do I go about figuring out the demand / vacancy rates for MTR before investing in furniture etc on my property.