Going for the cheapest price is usually not a good move because A players in the contracting space want to be properly compensated for their craft. 

I craft one message leading them to my application and copy and paste it everynight when I get home.

So, if they happened to be excellent at their craft and scrupulous (the VAST minority) then great! 

Do engage in a GC early on so he understand how he/she is to craft their scope of work around the pre-fab portion. 

The more ideas I have at my disposal the more effective I am at crafting agreements with investors.

No restrictions on water crafts or docks. 

My stepfather is a carpenter and has been working in the craft for over 15 years.

That doesn't leave anything to pay a property manager, leasing fees, to put aside for unexpected expenses, or as profit for you.Point is, based on the information you shared, it sounds like you should wait and learn more while crafting your specific real estate goals before jumping into this turnkey deal just because you "know a guy".

I have seen a lot of people be too eager to do a deal and just jump into one and have such a bad experience they leave the industry.There is a lot to learn so network, be persistent, and be patient. build a network you can leverage.We hold a meet up in SA September through May called craft brews and real estate.

And since Dad has to treat his purchase as investment he simply crafts a lease and leases his part of the property to his son to use as the sons primary.