Quote from @V.G Jason: BP agents are gutter material.

Materials will be about the same, but labor may vary greatly on location.

The changes that have occurred in the past year is making sure the comps are truly there, getting the material costs down (or accurate) number with changes all the time on costs. 3.

all materials, all labor costs to others, Not you, utilities, interest payments, permits, licenses, auto/truck expenses, tools needed are all deductable. 

Quote from @Account Closed: I would say.. can you save the tub and re-glaze and redo the tile on the wall can save you $1,000 or more just on materials and labor..

. $50k sounds like a lot to you but with the price of materials and of qualified labor, it does not go too far.

And does the person doing the labor get paid or only the materials paid for by the partnership?

When I first got started I didn't officially join any coaching programs, but I did buy the materials at mobile home university.

Learning how to use the correct tools and materials for a job, YouTube videos and even ChatGPT will help you get through 80% of the problems you will run into.My rule was I would not mess with HVAC, plumbing and electrical Or if it would take more than a few hours. 

Scope of WorkThe Subcontractor agrees to perform the following work (“Scope of Work”):Detailed description of tasks and responsibilities.Exclusions: [List any exclusions here].Materials to be provided by: [Contractor/Subcontractor].Reference drawings or plans: [Attach if applicable].2.