We found this deal off-market through one of our off-market suppliers.

@Shelli Callan Usually, you've got to go to a mobile home supplier for this which I've done in the past.

The best way is to meet with contractors and suppliers and build a database of costs so you know exactly what things will run.

Also, you need to take draws against the loan so unless you can negotiate some really great payment terms with your vendors and suppliers, you are going to need to have some more cash of your own.Pre-pandemic, the "serious" ones will charge 2points up front and start you off 10%-12% interest. 

@Kenneth Biason I don’t know that I could make a cabinet suggestion as I’m usually working with overseas suppliers on cabinets in larger multifamily buildings and the bulk purchase is done by a contractor on my projects (typically over 100 units at a time).

They’re the largest supplier of VA loans in the country and have been fantastic.

Local suppliers would cart their pigs daily down Troy Holl (which was really called "Pig Hill") and onto the island to be slaughtered and packed.

Try to find some local suppliers/distributors/dealers for the products you want and price the materials you are looking for.

i could care less. they are happy and every time they give me tips or suggestions on what my move should be. i tell all the agents i work with "you are not the only agent i do business with". if they dont like it, they dont have to answer my calls.I keep a spreadsheet with every contractor/supplier i work with. unfortunately, i update that list CONSTANTLY. contractors lose their motivation, stop calling back or find someone else to work for. frequent contact with them even in between projects is important to keep the relationship going.

I worked as a Project Manager for a national builder in the Permian Basin and even as the #1 home builder in the nation we had nothing but difficulties finding, utilizing, and keeping trade labor not to mention out of state (or at least out of the area) suppliers and manufacturers.