So, lower your sights to more moderate returns, and focus on working with a reliable and trustworthy company. 

Moderator Note: The post above was removed because it was a double post.

For example moderate landscaping was done and also $1900 of Heloc paid current.

You should report him to BP moderators to make sure he's not targeting other people. 

In my experience for a 3/2 around 1000 sq ft a full gut is up to 70K and for the same house a light/moderate rehab could be around 20K-40K 

The areas closest to Glacier, peak in the summer with moderate shoulder seasons and a very slow winter.  

I get having the need for moderators...

MODERATOR:  DO NOT USE THIS THREAD TO PROMOTE YOUR OWN PODCAST.  

Several weeks ago, BP Moderators flagged my website URL which I (briefly) pointed to the consulting services tab on my RTPG website. 

She is aware of my portfolio, the equity in the two rentals and the cash reserves that I have in place so I don't she sees me as a true newbie but more as someone that is new to the moderate to extensive rehab business and new to investments in this area.