Here is a list of all the stuff I love about REIHUb, and why I'm paying them $25/month even when there are plenty of other options that are cheaper, offer more features (on paper), or both:Their bank account import is flawless, with none of the sync issues I had with Quickbooks or Stessa.

I want to use the equity in my CA home for the downpayment"me: "gasp" there was very popular post a few years back and LA based investor took out a large HELOC on their personal residence so they could buy 8 units in a mid west city.. that he admitted were D class and on paper the cash flow was huge etc etc.. 

@Nida KazmiI don't know anything about these companiesBut you won't "cashflow day 1" Maybe on paper - but not in the real worldSet expectations accordingly

Paul McCommas who made over $26M in only 3 years selling paper, not properties.I won't be coming here for advice anymore.

So, you should be looking to understand the labor and material costs.Material is usually easier:Anyone you hire will need: drywall patching materials, sanding blocks & paper, primer, paint and the corresponding paint rollers and brushes.Labor may depend on level of skill:How long will it take to prep, patch, sand, prime and paint?

I will agree with Juul  but not the other examples the banks did not create the mortgage mess as you state is was the secondary market that dictated what paper they would buy.. banks and mortgage brokers just worked with the play book they were given. 

Literally everything I do is in-person and on paper, i.e. my Application, Lease, Move-in Form, Move-Out Form, etc.

And to go for appreciation if you're going to look out of state, meaning don't buy cheap Class C properties OOS for the "cash flow on paper".

Quote from @Lolo Druff: Lots of things look good on paper.

Meanwhile, my investors that bought a property from a REIT had a 60% paper loss from just purchasing the property.