Here is the process I generally recommend:#1 Read the Book on Estimating Rehab CostsJScott's 'The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs' is a great resource for new rehabbers to learn how to Estimate Repair Costs on 25 common rehab repairs.https://www.biggerpockets.com/store/the-complete-g...#2 Explore Lowes and Home Depot to Learn About Material PricingTake a tour through Lowes and Home Depot (or their websites) and look at finishes materials and fixtures that you will consider using in your rehab projects.

Or, find an alternative way to fund to projects through a personal loan or store cc if you can pay it off before accruing interest.

I sure know what you mean about those runs to the hardware store adding up.What would you have done different?

I went to the store and bought refrigerators and rented U-Hauls to get them to the property. 

I have a tenant who owns a coffee shop who would like to put their business in one of the store fronts.

Just about to close on a warehouse-type building in the Crossroads that we’re going to put 6 residential units in and two retail spaces.

I mean the tennant obviously needs to keep their place warm, and they need to store food too.

The more you own of anything (stores, restaurants, houses, hair salons, whatever) there is a benefit. 

simply drive by any corner store or liquor store that will give you the read on the area..walk in if its bullet proof glass.. 

You can buy one from a Menards store or Menards.com if store is far from you.