That’s the best bet.

There are many investors in the Smokies that would like to sell right now, but they cannot because they will have to bring money to closing.I wouldn't be doing new construction in Sevier County under any scenario right now.  

I bet the house we are looking at would be similar to the 30 year smoker's house.

I’ve debated doing a smaller flip as I have construction experience.

Name brands with solid balance sheets are generally a better bet, still one can't forget the big fall too, so diligence is just as key with big names and cut them zero slack.

3.Charing multiple fees in every parts of the game, including deal sourcing and other stuff - (I assume they might also be able to get kickbacks from each deal or rehab construction), after all these fees been charged, investors can hardly make profit.4.They are manipulating reviews and comments, if you say anything bad they will kick you out of their chat group and they will ask people to do "Great" Review to boost their reputation online or on their website5.There are many other things they do is unethicalAfter I doing few deals, I already loss some money and still have some projects stuck in my hand!

Estimating construction and remodeling has been around a long time, people who do this are called estimators.There's books, software and even courses on estimating.

Cosmetic renovations are easier to estimate rehab cost and are still considered "turn-key" to sellers.Happy to connect about any renovation or construction needs.

Any feedback or constructive criticism would be helpful as I do plan to grow in the future and would need a better way of dealing with late paying tenants. 

Goal is to eventually quit my day job (land surveyor, mostly for construction).