So, we're finding that it's difficult to get an apples-to-apples comparison of our framing costs.One thing that we've learned is that the cost of materials will highly depend on the design of the flooring system, the roofing system and other main structural design elements.

There are a lot of bad apples out there that make the rest of us guilty by association.

I sold by owner my 2 apt buildings to 2 out of area syndicators on i/o contracts. 

That creates an easy apples to apples comparison and whatever, provides the best cash flow and return on your investment should be the choice. 

I found that going straight to agents, property managers, etc. aren't too helpful because even the bad apples know how to answer any questions you throw at them.

Apples and oranges

Everything from:(1) contract a property manager, (2) analyze lenders apples-to-apples, (3) engage your contractor (and I've even included a document for your contractor to use to provide you itemized bids on work - no more guessing what you are paying for), (4) a lease agreement, (5) a "checklist" of business incorporation items to launch your real estate LLC and (7) even a BRRRR deal analysis spreadsheet so you can know right away if you'll be making a great deal.These legal docs are enforceable in all States.

@Vivek Sapre The market has changed quite a bit given that Tesla and Apple has come into the picture.

I don't know about iOS products, although you can use the app called IFTTT to make the same thing happen on both platforms.

Also, work seasonally at Best Buy or the Apple store.I loved games and video games: chess, Quake, Unreal Tournament, StarCraft, Diablo, Civilization, etc.