They partnered with an experienced realtor who handled most of the contractor coordination while they focused on financing and design decisions..

If I find out where they live next, I'll send them my contractor's bill and a small claims court paperwork.

However, exploring out of state markets could offer stronger cash flow upfront, so it’s worth evaluating both paths.A piece of advice would be to focus on building your core 4  team: agent, lender, contractor, and property manager.

How did you find your general contractors in Philly and Baltimore? 

@Marc Shin The contractor didnt finish to your satisfaction ? 

additional challenges are the inventory shortage and good contractors being extremely busy. 

You will need a team of people to work with, including contractors.

Quote from @Sam Brock: I'm a contractor and currently building two houses on two lots that I own outright.

I then hired contractors for plumbing, electrical, roofing, and HVAC upgrades.

I have a rental agent in charge already established and started the rental registration, but am I really needing to wait up to 2 months to get a tenant in there?