If you don't have experience, hire a public adjuster. 

I hire a contractor to jet the line. 

If I hired a builder, who would typically markup project about 20%, my costs would be $300k/door to $600k/door.  

The fact its in a landbank tells me that it was taken back for some reason, which tells me its likely not a high commercial demand for development, but I could be wrong.If it is "on the main drag" in this town then I'd think doing a new build home to do a targeted and intentional air bnb would be the best bet. 

Some states allow the owner to hire employees to work on their behalf.

Kevin, don't skimp on photos, we hire a professional company and do 3D Matterport tours.

If you just hire the cheapest or first PMC you speak with and it turns into a bad experience, please don’t assume ALL PMC’s are bad and start trashing PMC’s in general.

I can't emphasize this enough: it is absolutely crucial that you hire an agent or manager who knows the area before buying a student property here.

But before hiring a cost seg company, make sure it will be beneficial to you: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1075919-five-...

I hired an attorney and she recommended at this point with all the problems Blacktip Construction and Jeff Beach are having to file a criminal case against him and registering it with the DOJ.