--- EXAMPLE: house price $150k, needs $50k of work, After Repaired Value (ARV) is at least $200k.

It would cost me $13,835 to get down to 6%, which would give the best value over the course of the loan.

Do your homework before committing to ensure you’re getting real value.3.

Quick update: I am 3/4 through the landhacker course and I can resoundingly say it has been worth probably 5x the value I paid for it ($2500).

The investor must consider whether the potential property value increase or other benefits outweigh this loss. 

Outside of that, looking for value add opportunities that help maximize rents and understanding immediate needs to turn it over to the a rental (appliances, fixtures, paint, flooring, etc.). 

This is the value of having someone who has local experience.The company you said, if they are some "remote" company, I guess they could provide the things that you need and save money, but I would hesitate to feel confident if they do not have regional experience and that you would be left vulnerable if issues arise with the design later on. 

How did you add value to the deal?

There are plenty of video reviews and Bigger Pockets comments on his website if you scroll to the bottom.

values went up big time ....It’s not that bad.