It can create more of a collaborative feeling atmosphere client/architect/contractor as long as everyone is on the same page. 

Once your list is complete, prioritize each problem area so you know which upgrades to make first.

Ideally as close to 1% for rent to ARV but can prove too elusive so prioritize a steady stream of interest in home, neighborhood, area etc. 

GC must be reliable (along with his/her subcontractors) and must prioritize clear and responsive communication.Please PM me if you know or are one.Thanks!

I am in Ocala too and would love to meet up or collaborate. 

Get the "800 pound gorilla" out of the way and the rest is a breeze.One of my earliest adopted mentors taught me this about prioritizing: instead of "first" things first, "feared things first".

You would have to reach out to your network in MI but if you collaborate with them in some type of partnership I think it might be a good first investment tool to utilize.You would minimize your risk by partnering, reduce your capitol expenditure, taxes and you'd have eyes andears on your investment.

If you want to buy-and-hold-and-never-sell while maximizing the % return on your money, then you should prioritize the CoC return.

I would prioritize finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation over one that is local.There are 20+ accountants on this message board who specialize in real estate taxation.

Often tenants do not have enough income to pay all of their bills so they prioritize based on what creditor they can manipulate.If you own a multiple unit building you have to stay to a system as tenants talk.