I tend to overanalyze things, often leading to inaction, mainly because I have a somewhat pessimistic outlook on the economy and I'm trying to avoid getting overexposed. 

When the lead came in, it was from a brother who inherited a house from his mom.

I lead our DST due diligence within our RIA, and what you are experiencing is unfortunate and rare if you have the right sponsor.

Remove caulk depending on condition could take 1/2 hour.

There are 2 group calls per month with Jerome leading the call; it is scheduled at 2 pm PST (not ideal for most people regardless of time zone), Jerome was always late, there is no agenda or plan for the call, his phone reception was interrupted constantly to the point that his line would drop, and each call has ended abruptly with Jerome saying he had another commitment he had to get to.

I'm still looking for my first property and I have a lead, sort of.

Those numbers are arbitrary unlike taxes and insurance and they vary based on age, condition, area, landscape, PM, and other things.

I am primarily concerned with completing renovations in a timely and satisfactory condition, so I foresee the selection of GC looming large in my project's success.

Look at their rental history, the conditions of their previous residence, and ensure they have a good track record with past landlords.

Generally, lenders base their refinance valuations on the property’s in-place income and existing condition, not future projections.