I have not consulted a contractor ...and I've looked up the comps myself based on what I have learned..I have verified findings with a realtor at this point.. .I haven't heard of many investors using a contractor for estimates to wholesale ...at this point I'm really starting fresh and educating myself as I go...I have a thread I'm reading on estimates right now although it seems geared towards rehabbing its great info

You've given me a broader perspective on the subject.Mike

So from my perspective with limited information, it might be worth just selling this as a NEWLY REHABBED PROPERTY as @Lynn M. 

The connections I have made, the knowledge I have gained, the bigger picture that I had not seen prior to Real Estate Investing...I look at things from a whole new perspective now!

Ideas about strategies, returns (and problems) in different markets, perspectives, deals, funding, etc etc..

I highly suggest renting to someone that has previous restaurant experience and not some guy fresh out of culinary school.

I am an investor as well and know the aspects from that perspective.

I'm also pretty fresh to real estate and I'm curious as to what neighborhoods you're looking at.

'Fresh' and 'New' rentals are preferred in this town.

We've gotten in the habit of going to a showing for every other apartment on the street that comes up for rent or sale, just to try and keep our property in perspective.