But if you just want an idea of rents for a limited number of units, the free version may work for you.Does it also provide historical data?

They can provide ideas of how to do things cheaper, re-use materials where appropriate, etc.Proper planning and foresight of a project.

If you provide a scope of what you are demo-ing, you may have better luck with someone's experience to comment here, but costs can vary regionally, so a local contractor would give you the best actual estimate. 

There are several turnkey providers in town who can handle the process for you from top to bottom but you will give up some of the equity for the ease/reduced risk of the transaction.

You are obligated to provide the oldest verifiable operating statement (base year), which is adjusted into today's dollars (Using an LA City formula for inflation) and this is compared to your current year (yes with receipts, cancelled checks, bank statements, k1's etc), which can be significant. 

Providing funds outside of a transaction that would effect the LTV given by an insured lender could lead to mortgage fraud, money laundering and wire fraud as funds are disbursed.

I’ve read some not great things about crime in Cleveland, but I imagine knowing an agent in the area would provide knowledge as to safer neighborhoods to invest in.

They can provide you with some great insight about investing in that market.Staci

Time would be the biggest variable.Assuming the same repeatable services will have to be provided for STR & MTR, that are not provided for LTR, the costs may not be that different.Taking care of lawns, monitoring & paying utilities, taking calls, etc.Some services will be the same, but vary in frequency: cleanings, resupplying amenities, responding to inquiries, bookings, granting access, etc.

The shorter the prepayment term has an impact on increasing the rate.4.