I honestly don’t know what it would accomplish to have a random contractor walk through a property I wasn’t interested in buying to give me an estimate for a rehab on a project I never intend on doing.

I know there are some PMS lite solutions out there made for low unit count portfolios but honestly I used ical and excel until about 15 units. 

Currently we have about 135 tenants, not including parents who call/email me whenever they want due to having a bunch of needy, entitled honestly 22ish year olds.   

Or they could be being 100% honest with you and they just want to see someone young and hungry do well. 

Between you and the one Frank wrote up this is honest and hard work that it takes.

They get multiple quotes for work, provide honest feedback, and pricing is within line.

@Trenton MillerHey Trenton,Land valuation is the most important skill you will need to develop, and honestly, the only way to be better at it and not just take someone else's word for it is to truly understand zoning.

Happy to answer any questions folks have and provide honest answers.

There is no networking avenue and people cannot really have an honest discussion or provide feedback.f.

To be honest, any Contractor that asks for larger amounts of money is showing that they do not have any reserves and/or they are 'robbing Peter to pay Paul'.After the initial draw, I would advise paying as the project proceeds - after demo is completely done (and you know that for sure if you are out-of-town), then pay for demo....only.