If you research recent sales you can always provide the appraiser a list of those sales.One of the best ways to insure a higher value is to update the property using materials and fixtures that are popular and common in the area.

We had to repaint the entire unit because the material he used left oil stains everywhere.

My wife and I were in analysis paralysis for sure, but then the academy dropped and we were sure we wanted to get into RE, but didn’t know how and this course was WAY cheaper than comps that ultimately just try and sell you a conference that just tries to sell you… on and on plus like you said, we got most of our money back and got to keep the material. 

And does the person doing the labor get paid or only the materials paid for by the partnership?

Rehab costs and ARV (After Repair Value) are key parts of evaluating deals, so it’s great that you’re diving into these concepts early.For rehab costs, creating a rough estimate starts with understanding the scope of work and local pricing for materials and labor. 

They have bots that look for every piece of furniture on the internet, create a listing for it, and then have it shipped if you buy it (often at a 2-3X markup). 

You don't see any actual receipts for materials or invoices from contractors they hired.

There are a lot of rough areas here that look good on the internet but the reality on the ground is much different. 

Experts in that area will know, but the internet is a huge tool.

Type of construction materials for the build(block/metal frame/wood frame), separate utilities, finishes, tech, cleaning crews, any tips and tricks would be HUGE!