It won't give you exact costs, because costs vary based on location, but it will give you ballpark information and give information on how contractors normally determine costs.

Were getting contractors to get us bids,  and we've applied to a local mortgage broker that we know well.

Hi All, I'm new to BP and real estate but enjoying learning more everyday.

I don't think that applies here based on the records I have found so far, but I'll definitely keep that in mind as one of those weird edge cases to try to understand better if I end up getting deeper into this process.3) you call the IRS lien department they can fax you a paper document stating if there is a lien or not its best to have this - unsure about the 120 days start date but we can safely assume it starts once the sale occurs or the date its switched legally in the clerk systems.Maybe calling the IRS will be a bit more enjoyable when it's to talk about someone else's taxes? 

Brokers are independent contractors, not employees.

I am also currently employed as an intern with a local electrical contractor.

I enjoy what I do, but I want to have the flexibility to work when I want and spend more time with my family. 

When you talk to people about what they do, you can start to evaluate whether you would enjoy doing what they are doing.  

Honestly flips scare me because I don’t know a ton about doing the work myself and there are quite a few bad contractors in our area.

Mostly cause I just call people out whenever I get the chance to.Passive readers (the ones who aren’t actually making moves and just reading in between their analysis paralysis) enjoy keyboard warrior battles which keep threads lively.