Some of these hang-ups were outside of our control, but If I had to do it over again….I would build a comprehensive plan immediately after we enter the due diligence phase that's visible to all partners (including lender, property manager, and attorneys on both sides) with each key activity with an assigned owner and deadline for each.

Her now deceased parents used to live in the log cabin house.

I'm happy with my tech sales job, but getting tired of anyone besides myself controlling my time.

I attended the SCEP and RSO classes as I am in LA rent control and this was the rule provided during that class.

Would like to see from experienced rehabbers whether you buy materials yourself versus having the contractor supply them...If your buying,  is it worth the extra effort to control the cost and get exactly what you are envisioning.. 

I'm talking to a guy right now who doesn't want to work with an agent (even after I suggested he does because price is the most important thing to him) and he's pretty adamant about working with investors/wholesalers directly because he feels like he has more control over the situation and since so many are calling him he's able to create a bit of a bidding war for his property.  

Managing tenants, yes but this also means you're giving up control and your manager could promise things to tenants. 

You'll also have a lot more control of your time. 

My retired parents (in their 80's) are selling an investment property.

We are in California and yes, we have a pest control company that specializes and guarantees rat eradication.