For example, if you expect a bid for "800 sf of 3.5" wide, 3/4", #1 solid red oak installed and site-finished with a Minwax stain and three coat of poly (labor and materials)," and the contractor hands you a bid for "hardwood in the living room and dining room" -- you're probably in trouble.

I'm wide open to partnering on projects/deals where it makes sense.  

A good place to start is select the Learn tab in blue area @ top of BP page.

A family friend who's a building inspector for the county said that it's state-wide; I think they are looking for creative ways to cut costs...

The course will guide you through the sales comparison approach including researching the market, verifying information, selecting units of comparison, conducting a comparative analysis, making adjustments, and reconciliation.

For the @name to work, look for it to appear below the reply box, then select.  

I have searched in online but get such a wide rage of numbers.  

They offered to pay $150 more per month just for a few cheap furnished items I provided and already were paying 200 more than I had originally asked when I was only adbvertising to select group of people (mainly not college students). 

I have a few agents sending MLS listings automatically to my e-mail according to my selected criteria.

The deal at hand often dictates what the best structure might be starting off, it's the trial run in such arrangements, so take greater care that you select a good property.My other advice is to make sure they get paid before you do!