If the foundation is good, the roof is good, the floors are good, the layout is good, you are probably saving at least $100k right there in labor/materials.The other thing that frequents adds a lot of cost is when the unknown occurs.  

This doesn't come cheap--these folks were making high six to seven figures depending on volume.We focused on lending to professional real estate investors--so our customers were frequent repeat borrowers. 

The tenant frequently informs me the interior temperature only reaches 68 degrees.

I used one frequently discussed in BP, TERRIBLE AND EXPENSIVE.

If you don’t mind moving somewhat frequently this is a great way to start your portfolio.

They do a good job of regularly releasing episodes and they frequently talk about starting out with their initial capital pool and growing their business. 

Welcome to my weekly skeptical investor forum, right here on BP!

I’m very skeptical of getting a40 year loan.

Yes, there are times they do win and make money, but not on a frequent bases in my experience.  

This opportunity doesn’t occur frequently but it takes these attributes to take advantage when they do.3 - Blind luck - do enough deals, the unique opportunity tends to present itself.