The contract must contain:the contractor’s name, address and telephone numberthe approximate start and completion date, including any contingencies that would change the completion datea description of the work to be performed and the materials to be provided to the consumer, including make; model number or any other identifying information; and the agreed-upon price for the work and materialsa notice advising you that you have three business days to cancel the contract, unless during an emergency you waive the right in writinga notice that all payments received by the contractor prior to completion of the contract work must be deposited in an escrow account

Spend more than half of your total working hours in an RE business in which you materially participate.2.

Sometimes the contractor will put a % on the top of the materials to source it.2) what's your range for remodeling a bathroom?

They think their money or whatever overwrites facts but yes logic with evidence is tough to accept.

Without this, it’s tough to calculate a realistic cash-on-cash return or DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio).Condition of the Property: Are there any deferred maintenance or capital expenditures needed in the short term?

Plenty of growth still happening.I think duplex at $180,000 might be pretty tough to find, but maybe single family around the outskirts of the main metroplex.

Buying and selling MF on your own going to be pretty tough this gets you going and if by chance you like it and can start to represent buyers and sellers you will make some pretty nice commissions..

All those states' metros are going to have a relatively tough time "cash flowing" with minimum down and standard LTR.  

I would need to know more specs on the house but with material shortages It's difficult to say how much to budget. 80K-120K for full gut perhaps but unsure with lumber beings so expensive and shortages.I would plan 9 months of vacancy between the pain you will endure pulling permits & having your contractors show up everyday to complete the work & then final inspections to get a CO. 

Here's a few examples:Does the lender release for materials on site or do they have to be installed?