I am capable of doing the labor required to rehab this unit, but I'm more concerned about the quality of the material going into the renovation. 

I aspire to be their teacher and a positive role model who provides quality time.

Looking for agents in Buffalo, NY for first cash deal on a quality Brrr opportunity.

That way if a tenant goes out you might be able to improve the credit quality with a regional or national tenant at higher rent rates and compress your cap rate value and grow NOI.The retail centers that will get pounded are those to the side, behind other buildings, poor sightlines, etc. where only mom and pop tenants wanted them because rent was lower in a nicer area.

Submit a fake application and check for ease-of-use and quality of reports.

I plan on buying my third rental later this year.In times like these, quality generally pays off (good school districts, neighborhood quality, etc).

You might even hit two birds with one stone- this could double as a test for the quality of customer service they provide and help you decide who you might want to work with down the road.

The money this person is going to lose trying to flip a house in a questionable buy and hold area will pale in comparison to the commission that would have been paid to get a quality cash flowing property in a decent location.Have you identified any areas of interest?

My point is that if you go at a slower rate & aim more for quality, you'll wake up one day with a portfolio you'll enjoy rather than a headache. 

Rehabs need to be efficient; quick time table, stay on budget and high quality workmanship.