Also hoping to connect with a lot of you awesome folks on BP!

Hello @Angela Jossy  I really want to agree @Troy Fisher This website and the podcasts and the meetups at the RAM restaurant here in Lakewood to talk face to face with folk doing just what you plan to do costs NOTHING.

You might find it a good place locally to meet like minded folks in this space. 

Some folks love them and I know a lot that have left them.

In general the site is filled with pretty independent folks that dislike others controlling their capital formation process and thus my prediction is that technology will largely allow active operator/sponsors to bypass the intermediaries in time.  

Have multiple bids is about the only way to save on items like electrical and plumbing, and a good way to cut costs nowadays are with the finishes.

Good evening, folks,Now is probably a good time to take the site's advice and introduce myself.

for newer folks who think they can do this remotley  Number 7 is a very good tip and somethign to consider.. 

I'm born and raised from Lubbock and sure miss the amazing Texan folk!

I still have to find some asbestos removal folks to clear out the ancient heating system ( I think it's that "octopus" style heater).Today, I just got DTE to get electricity on, and will have internet set up Monday.