The first third is usually for materials, the second third can be after the framing of the deck is built, new footings are poured (if they needed to be) - which is two inspections, one for footings, one for rough framing (but not always enforced in Boston), and mostly covers materials and labor.

that was my line of thought from the beginning...but I felt that they shouldn't be getting half unless they paid  something ...not a lot but enough for me to purchase more signs and marketing materials for them and invest back into my company.

I have a 740+ FICO, great income with my job (medical field) however with student debt (and some materials paying off for renovations still) i don't have much savings.I was thinking of refinancing into a conventional loan or a 5/1 ARM to save on MIP and interest rate and aggressively save x1 year to then try and purchase another fixer using an FHA loan again (because I can put down less).  

I think we paid under $40,000 back then for material and such.

If I have the proper margins based on solid ARV, it's getting a solid ARV and rehab costs.I have been lurking and reading all manner of RE material for a year, I made a promise to myself that I would have something under contract by end of July.  

Look for someone who can present you per line item basis, and separate labor and materials, then buy materials.

Spend some time at Home Depot or Lowe's, have a feel for material costs and speak to a couple of flippers or general contractors, be able to estimate labor with some degree of accuracy.Hope this helps!

Hey Victoria, it sounds like you and your husband have a solid grasp on what it takes to flip and most importantly remodel a home (the costs, materials, time lines etc...) which is a huge part of being successful in this business.

Ask your agent if they are currently promoting your property on these portals; if not, it could be an idea to look at agents in the area who utilise this type of marketing platform.Photography.When it comes to property, photography is possibly one of the most important aspects of marketing; this is why it must be done to a high standard.

@Robert C.Brainstorm…Connect with a music promoter and rent it to bands passing through.