If that hadn't been the case, then this particular building needed new mailboxes, the laundry room was having bums sleeping in it, so needed new security doors and a system, some of the exterior hallways needed to be cleaned up, and we had a lot more to go from there.  

It all comes down to the tradesman and which one can do a quicker job doing what they do as opposed to someone trying something they haven't done often and will take longer to complete the task.

I know that using other people's money is great for leverage but it doesn't hurt to have a lower mortgage (25% down as opposed to 5% down), more actual cash-flow, and a cushion in case there's a market pullback.4.)

Wondering what your thoughts would be regarding a Virtual Project Management service to serve investors regarding: Estimating, Takeoffs, Permitting, Interior/Exterior Design Plans, Project Coordinating, Time Management, Receipt tracking, Light Bookkeeping( Payroll Included ), Communication, Daily photo sharing, Real-time Job progress tracking, Projected profits, Photo book creation, and overall daily tasks that can be done from a phone/mobile device or computer...Pretty much a complete Virtual Project Management Admin office...My Question: Any additional suggestions or topics that would be beneficial to your needs in which a virtual service could accommodate?

I know it will probably be a process before I am able to buy with Agencies and use my own PM, but I think I should consider right out of the gate as opposed to if/when I get 1,000+ units under control. 

As is exterior maintenance, which reduces my management time.

Replacement windows DO NOT REMOVE the old frames - - they use a 'Z'bar installation to avoid breaking the existing seal or damaging interior/exterior services.The old glass and it's frame is removed leaving the other casing intact.Go to Home Depot and have someone show you their products.

I would assume most of those would be looking at them online or whatever as opposed to physically going to 50-100 properties.

Im definetly not opposed to becoming a realtor what makes me nervous though is getting started finishing but still having a failure to launch. i believe 16k out of the stock market in the next 1-3 months is very realistic.lastly thanks to everyone offering advice.

He would know the rehab costs based on his market as well as the ability to assess ARV more accurately opposed to a wholesaler 700 miles away.