The estimates are wildly different across the three contractors we’ve spoken to so saving money is also obviously a concern.

I'm sorry @Ryan Twomey, I wanted to ignore this but.... it just seems so egregious when in context of your significant self-promotion along with such a wildly bizarre and totally incorrect: "....emerging markets such as Minneapolis, MN...". 

I know it's a pretty wild cast, would like to hear from the local experts to help narrow down to specific zones/cities based on the current trends and experience/occupancy.   

This has been a wild ride and I'm only getting started.Do you have any words of encouragement I could share with my mum/family?

It's been a wild ride of learning about wholesaling, flips, BRRRRs, deals, and market tricks straight from some of the best in the biz.I'm actively seeking to expand my network by connecting with investor-friendly real estate agents, wholesalers, and contractors near the Minnesota Twin Cities area.

Growth is in many part's/way's off the chart's but I question how much thought is going into intelligent planned, structured growth and how much is just buck-wild unchecked growth.

It's wildly dangerous and inaccurate to state or infer it's "simple" or "reliable" 10%+ annual returns with literally ANYTHING on W.S..   

Wild.

They stopped using K&T in the 40's so any of it left in the wild is just too old to be trustworthy IME.

The cash flow is there and the appreciation is wild!