There isn't nearly enough information on the calculator to give me a real indication of what is actually included in your numbers...but if you're planning for $35k profit...can you also afford to lose $15k...without experience it's possible to have your holding costs be much higher...and your renovation costs be 50% over if its your first project and you don't have actual contractor bids and are just guessing based on having read J Scott's book.

When a contractor "screws you over" usually it's because he bit off more than he could chew and is too prideful to acknowledge it and also isn't good with managing money to be able to eat the cost.

Looking for recommendations for developers and contractors in Philadelphia that are interested in vacant lots.

My questions are centered around who your contractors/prop managers are.I own in that area and I don't think you are making a mistake.

I hear he's afraid of electric razors!

@Patrick Soukup @Adrian MorenoAnother option to access Accurint / TLO is to have a contractor do the search on your behalf.

@Catherine Stevenson I have previously dealt with unresponsive property management and contractors and have found that it is better off going your separate ways as soon as possible no matter what the loss, it is often better to cut ties right away. 

Old contractor proverb:  the worker with only a hammer sees the world as a nail.  

.), but larger ones are probably not something I want to really get into at the moment (full kitchen remodels, full plumbing or electrical replacements, etc.).

I'm also looking to connect with local contractors as well.