It seems like landscaping/exterior is a large aspect of this property, so in that case I would put a good chunk of my efforts there

Also just so you know, they are not Hard Money Lender's they are your joint venture partner in every aspect of the deal.

Velocity of money, or speed in which you can complete a BRRRR investment and repeat, is key to success, and refinancing with the shortest seasoning requirements is highly important.Loan terms and interest: Cash flow is also an important consideration for a refinanced rental property, so attaining a low interest rate, as well as other aspects of loan structure (term, amortization, or interest only, etc.), plays a big role.Generally, there are three main refinance options for BRRRR method investors: Conventional loansBank/credit union loansDSCR loansConventional loans are generally defined as loans originated under GSE (Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac) rules and guidelines and securitized.

I will hire out to another expert to handle other aspects of our finances to make sure those are on the right track.

They both have their good and bad aspects… but rentals are far easier day in and day out.  

Additionally, I personally like the Northeast market, much less competition since people interpret the tenant friendly aspect as more challenging, but with that comes less competition.

Depending on the size we may partner with 1-2 people so that’s another aspect I am looking into as well.  

What I did say was that we could complete the work in 10 business days, though you expressed dissatisfaction with the lead generation aspect.

I like this idea as I think it would give me a behind the scenes view of key financial aspects of investing. 

The biggest thing we started doing after our first 2-3 flips is focusing on the higher-roi aspects such as kitchens and baths, and then doing "just enough" for everything else.