I've even heard of GCs using auction type settings for returned items at Home Depot and Lowes for steep discounts.I've learned a lot about the GC game as I was up close to over 40 projects last two years and some went well and some did not and when they did not it was all Contractor related.If a GC isn't sourcing cheap materials at the same time milking the hell out of his 150-200 per day workers, then you can find yourself eating into your margins real fast. 

A STR is both a business and a real estate investment.Having little oversight on a newly formed business would make me anxious also.As others have suggested, you should consider going to the area for the initial items(Purchase, renovation, etc).Once you buy 1-2 properties, you can look to unload these items to someone else.Best of luck

Water heater 12 years to replacement (may need some service before replacement).Recognize many cap ex items are years away.  

We can't do the inspection until all 3 of those items get installed. 

I have always loved them, they keep it clean, u can even ask the military to directly transfer monies into your account without the hassle of asking tenants if they get late, only downfall is they are legally allowed to leave the house anytime based upon their transfer status - still worth every bit!

We’ve got to separate this type of loss from those in which the 5 items listed above weren’t followed. 

Hey everyone currently active duty military I would love utilize my va loan for investment  purposes don’t know where to start  in GA btw 

Of course, developers (sellers) and builders (buyers) have debates a lot on those various line items in the proforma (especially hard and soft costs).

Unfortunately being a rookie I went with an inspector that came from a company that had a solid website and the inspection failed to spot many items.

There are a few items I have no idea about, I'm hoping someone here has some experience in the field and can provide a ball park means of estimate 3 costs:1.