When speaking to references you want to ensure that the work was completed in a timely manor and see that there were no issues that occurred after the repairs were finished.

Ive stumbled across a couple but havent seen any actual activity as of lately from either the Mid ohio valley crew, or the Ohio rei crew.Thanks i just moved back to the area after finishing up college studys in nc. and looking to reconnect with other investors/REI people in the area.

Finding a home in a good area with good bones and adding higher end finishes I think is a great option too.

If your finish is high, you’d want a full appraisal, in my experience.

This actually took almost 8 months (the first lender couldn't deliver), then the 2nd lender did the refi in under 14 days from start to finish (go figure). 

Originally posted by @Dillon Cook:@Shane Short31% coc roi, something is definitely overlooked.Insurance shows $6?

What’s more difficult is knowing how to get people so they cross the finish line and they succeed at their dreams.

I've completely remodeled one of them and am almost finished with the other two and along with the appreciation we've seen recently I have a good amount of equity.

So it's best to see it with your own eyes.Once you are "Done vetting the Work" and believe the person to be reliable enough to finish the job (hopefully on time and on budget) add them to your "Call a contractor to find a contractor list on your phone.It's intelligent to have 3 bids for a job (at least).Good Luck!

I had to get a variance for one of my duplex and from start to finish, it took 2 months.