Maybe see if you can make friends with a general contractor through your local real estate investment group who will walk through it with you and help you price out the expensive stuff like roof and foundation.

I have kept my w-2 job as well (mainly because I enjoy it), and that has been a nice source of income. 

I own a rental property, and have room to add a triplex behind, i do have the funds to do it , I also own another rental and its paid off and a good equaty on my own house should i buy multy family units or build. the...

There are plenty of blog posts, webinars, and worksheets that provide examples & recommendations on how to evaluate a deal.Congratulations on getting started - enjoy the ride!

Yes you’re an independent contractor but you’ll want to have that discussion just to be up front with them.

I used a contractor that had done some smaller jobs for me before but nothing this big. 

Dear BP-Community,my rental property in Lufkin, TX is currently vacant and needs a little bit of work, especially some fresh paint.Can you recommend a handyman, contractor or painter who offers fair prices and does good work?

Let me know if you need a good contractor for flooring in Dayton.

Offer a contractor friend dinner to do the walkthrough have him write down and Quote possible issues as he sees them have him go over the systems the basement and roof with a fine tooth comb .

Does anyone have roof/general contractors in Jacksonville (South Riverside/Pine Forest area)?