In my experience, it’s all about networking with local contractors and being flexible with your plans to stay ahead of any issues that come up.Happy to exchange knowledge!

There is more things to consider when using this strategy its best to plan ahead and begin the mortgage planning as soon as possible so if a deal comes along you will be ready to execute. 

In a situation like that where they did not see the unit ahead of time, I would likely be more flexible about these issues.

It's good to plan ahead but I'd focus on that first property, get it stabilized, learn the rental business, then move onto the next property once you've got your feet under you. 

It has been somewhat stressful coordinating activities and coming up with the best plan, but I went ahead and contracted with a PA.

Once you find that group find some folks you resonate with that are 2-3 steps ahead of you and figure out how to get there!

So I will let you have your opinions and not take this conversation ahead.

Its called a "look ahead schedule".The key to building a good schedule is knowing the information and the sequence the work must take place in.

Therefore Bill & Jane's vacation house in the Hamptoms or the ABC Company tenant 10,000 SF commercial build out is ahead of your development.Robert- If you do have the correct Architect for your project, then the problem is: they aren't incentivized to change anything.

I decided not to go ahead with the deal but alot of useful information has been offered by many of you.