Thanks for tour insight stephanie. 

They got on TikTok and found influencers from the area and highered them to tour the property talk about it, make a couple videos and it sold quickly.

Best thing you can do as an investor is go mystery shopping and tour other rental properties - you'll be shocked sometimes what you see!

Every year a 10 day event is held called "Modern Phoenix Week"  and the Home Tour is the highlight of the event. 

I am currently on a tour in Iraq, but will try to join with the +9 time difference. 

.#2 Explore Lowes and Home Depot to Learn About Material PricingTake a tour through Lowes and Home Depot (or their websites) and look at finishes materials and fixtures that you will consider using in your rehab projects.

I had the thought of hiring a contractor to tour the home with us and point out potential budget busters, I also thought of the lead paint issue, but was going to ask if it had been sealed in all it's years of existence.

Things we look for when we tour properties:Not updated (entrance) property sign/logo - must adapt to current times not when the property was first built; must attract high quality residence Logo not in appropriate sizing/ color, not big enough to see - logo must be emphasized so people can see hence it will bound to be useless; so people will be aware where to goNot well maintained foliage or garden stripsNot coordinated paint scheme (exterior) of the unitsWall (exterior) stainsFurniture (owned by tenant) not well kept in front of the apartment unitPlacement of barbecue grill (personally owned by the tenant) in front of the apartment unit- fire hazard Light fixtures (interior) must be change, must be uniform- existing lights have combination of white and yellowEven if the bathroom and kitchen area looks fine, it needs cleaning (TLC)Mismatched appliances (refrigerator white in color while the oven is color black) - small details make a huge difference.

I don't know any building inspector who would offer to tour your property and point out what needs to be done.

Go with GC #2 but ask for references and maybe photos or a tour...