I found it to be very useful because I was able to 1) get detailed knowledge about actual pricing and 2) control costs by establishing vendor accounts with Home Depot.However, once you have several successful flips under your belt and have built relationships with trusted contractors and are looking to do more volume, transitioning to contractor-sourced materials maximizes efficiency.

A 2 stage is far more efficient and less costly to run.

One idea is to make your next property your new primary residence that way, you could potentially get a better interest rate and keep your current home as a rental.Also, a big advantage of real estate is its tax efficiency.

With that being said, most of the people in my immediate network who are in the construction business say the most valuable skill is just being able to run a team and a job efficiently and if they could start over they would go the GC route.

Then you can likely complete the renovations quickly, efficiently and on budget.

Good luck in finding a QI that is efficient and fits your needs!

Building a solid team is a smart priority, as real estate investing is much more efficient when you have a trusted group of professionals→ agents, contractors, lenders, who understand your goals and the local market.Your plan to own four long-term rentals in the next four years is both realistic and attainable, especially with the type of property you're targeting.

High efficiency appliances were utilized including HVAC, light fixtures and water heater.

I self-manage and have a pretty efficient network of Excels to show this data.

As the tree is cleared and we get access to the property, what should be done to be most efficient?