I thought I could get a cheap roof for this tiny house, some flooring, remove the vegetation,  new low-end appliances, for around $5k or so. 

It's probably the most versatile software program if you know how to use it. 

I like to call these "business vegetables".

Overgrown vegetation, Open & Vacant Structure, Trash/DebrisHope this helps!

If you are discussing the deal with someone else or sharing your numbers, pre-tax might be more versatile, as everyone's incremental tax rate is different. 

My goal is to find employment that can utilize the construction versatility I possess.

Erosion blanket and silt fences should be used until thick vegetation is established.A transit is priceless during these projects and makes sure it is done right.I spent yesterday trenching 230 feet of drain tile around a multi family, my back is still sore.

I have found that if a person is versatile in his profession there is never a down time for him; remember the buzz word is VERSATILE.

I am in the global trade of fruits and vegetables.  

IF the TK company does not have the people or the mentality to focus in on details like dead rodents and over-grown vegetation next to a property, then they most likely are not paying attention to the bigger issues or simply covering them up.Lastly, you have mentioned on here that you did not think you needed to visit the property (and I assume you have not visited the company in person or their offices) because the point of turnkey is to not have to do that.