I would reach out to the broker to get his recommendation and they may already have a quote. 

Happy to connect and answer any questions you may have.

My lease agreement informs them that I expect them to do this and I have instructions this, and they have asked me for these very instructions, which I have yet to create.  

Hey @Tempest Byrd - I ironically went to high school with a Tempest Rouge, I love that name!

Once you have a solid SoW it is much easier to estimate rehab cost.

Obviously, the rules will differ from state to state.The most successful buyers have trusted bidders with cashier’s checks in multiple denominations (for cash sales) and the actual buyers have field runners and people to monitor multiple prospective properties at a given time and check sales status for postponements due to BK, etc.This is the case in larger metro markets where many properties could go to sale but few do so.There are often better ways to acquire properties then auctions.

And that comes down to how reliable they are at paying rent on time.

Hey @Matthew Giblin - I'd have to echo @Shamar Gregg, Chicago offers a great section 8 program through the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA). 

The rest need a problem solved or a solution of some kind.Don't use scripts.

@Savannah Holzer Well, if I stay with SFR as my strategy, then yes, at least at first, while I figure out the self-mangage/landlord gig.