I just finished a webinar that showed how to pull USPS vacant properties list, skip trace their cellphone numbers, and send out sms texts to all those owners, with almost instant responses/leads... all within 10 minutes with no major setup or training required.

Great for instant capital up front, but can’t seem to justify all the fees and interest. 

What I found most appealing was someone to walk me through the whole process and stick with me after acquisition (accelerating my learning curve) and the instant credibility his program gave me with vetted underwriters, property management companies, top commercial multifamily brokers, and most importantly passive investors.Investors that know this "anti-guru" have no problem offering (yes, offering) to invest in my deals.

- Should I have the GC given me a bid only on the labor and few necessary items to perform the job for instant, painters I will be providing the paint and they provides whatever need.- Should I hire each individual trade master by the hrs/project and what is the best way to have an good estimate on how much things cost?

The taxes are so high it would have taken a few renters to displace the cost of taxes AND housing costs.So until I have the funds to rehab/renovate a house and reap the rewards of that instant equity I'll settle for saving 50% of the costs of living in NYC.

@Winston Eastman let's try to objectively (and Logically) look at this.TURNKEYPros: 1) Everything should be done, so no major repairs for near future2) Can finance everything in one purchase loan3) Can also buy with tenant in placeCons:1) Usually paying market price2) Trusting that repairs were all done and done well, otherwise potential money pit3) Any tenant in place may be misrepresented to make the saleOWN REHABPros: 1) If done well, may have instant/forced equity2) You will know exactly what repairs done and how well they were done3) Can place your own tenant to your qualificationsCons:1) Rehab loans are expensive2) Can run into rehab surprises affecting budget (watch any HGTV flip show!)

These indicate another victim of the "instant profit" flip.Profitability flipping is difficult even for large corporations.

The property is valued at $3,000,000 but is under contract for $2,500,000, providing instant equity of $500,000 upon closing.I am actively exploring ways to quickly secure the required $300,000 and am considering various strategies, including negotiating with lenders or partnering with an investor.

In NJ you can create one online almost instantly.

The other one the guests instant booked and then were trying to check in at 6 AM despite our 4 PM check in rule.