While true as a practical matter, it's not because there are no such contractors.

The number crunching is probably the easiest part, whereas the networking and deal sourcing are all skills I'd need practice with.

I'm not a lawyer or anything, this is just coming from what I've learned on here, there are many valuable old threads about this topic on here like this one:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/83/topics/86029-subject....and this one:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/183825-due-o..How is it working our for you in practice?

This is not a great practice.

Unfortunately, renting in the far-left wing states allows tenants to be treated in a manner that far exceeds ethical rental practices. 

I do think that having a contractor give you quotes is MUCH better, but often not completely practical or ideal either.

However, many times its just not practical or cost effective to put the work into it because in many cases its not easy to do.

You make it so easy, you're so obvious, one need not travel further than the second sentence on your web page to find the first lie -- you may find yourself being accountable over silly practices and small dollars.

These additions are a practical way to maximize returns without acquiring new properties.Vacation Rentals: An oversupply has shifted many owners from short-term to long-term rental strategies.

What's really the practical situation.** Strictly restricting this for when doing comps between properties in the same sub-division **