I don't work on houses, but I have to use B and A-basis values for material strength which in effect means the real material will end up being 20%+ stronger (depend on the material).  

Do you recommend using a general contractor, or would it be more cost-effective to handle it myself with subcontractors?

Most alternative investments work just like pretty much all RE niches work when deployed effectively.   

The time period you select is whatever you are comfortable with.

(M2M Lease)A couple days later Tenent texts me and says they have left the property effectively today (bf doesn’t help out with bills, drama, etc). and wants off lease. 

This alone was most effective.

.• What strategies or platforms have you found most effective for connecting with them?

It also positions you to work more effectively with lenders and partners who want to see a professional financial setup.How are others here organizing their finances?

Strong jobs reports had a larger effect on the 10 year treasury, followed by strong retail sales numbers, followed by EU inflation numbers, then followed by election results but honestly election results only affected rates for a couple of days.Lots of pressure on treasuries from the level of debt the US is carrying, but remember the Fed is also still doing quantitative tightening (while cutting rates) which is additional upward pressure on rates.

(which I feel like a couple of these other comments talking negatively didn’t at all) If you just show up, they basically hold you by the hand in terms of market selection, deal analysis, financing, design, setup, the listing, pricing strategies, management, etc.