It would be cool to see the progress and challenges. 

I have a house that I looking at buying that needs to evaluated so I can determine the cost of repairs and labor.  

I have a house that I looking at buying that needs to evaluated so I can determine the cost of repairs and labor.

After creating the plan it is just a matter of completing it creating a timeline, and evaluate what work you are comfortable doing and what you are not.

For a small real estate investor, buying property in the trailing edge of progress makes no sense. 

Plus be sure you have an agreement drawn up that details exactly what each party is responsible for and how it all works, who handles the money, how funds are paid out, progress reports, etc.

The way to evaluate that is split testing. 

Ill have loads of questions that i will be sure to ask, and i will keep the sire updated on my progress.

Wise investors evaluate many reports and sources of information to develop a market opinion.My personal market cycle observations:Based on this market cycle monitor and my personal observations in the markets that I currently operate in, here are my observations:San Francisco: 12 months from a PEAK (end of expansion phase), although the impact of tech growth is unprecedented and may stretch the cycle out… maybe 24 to 36 months from a true peak.

Direct marketing is your best option to find a good deal.Once you find that deal (and you should have already lined up money), you want to start the rehab process immediately, time is your enemy and cuts into profits.Education is paramount and you must know how to evaluate rehab costs and properly calculate the ARV (exit value).