If I have the proper margins based on solid ARV, it's getting a solid ARV and rehab costs.I have been lurking and reading all manner of RE material for a year, I made a promise to myself that I would have something under contract by end of July.  

Look for someone who can present you per line item basis, and separate labor and materials, then buy materials.

Spend some time at Home Depot or Lowe's, have a feel for material costs and speak to a couple of flippers or general contractors, be able to estimate labor with some degree of accuracy.Hope this helps!

I am going to shop our local banks next week for lending on 20 properties at once. I have a relationship with these banks but the deal is pretty skinny for the first year. My proforma numbers put the debt coverage at ...

Hey Victoria, it sounds like you and your husband have a solid grasp on what it takes to flip and most importantly remodel a home (the costs, materials, time lines etc...) which is a huge part of being successful in this business.

BP was doing a marketing package for vendors for a time, but the leads really trickled down.

There was an investor looking to sell 20 of his SFHs as a package on the MLS and it crossed my desk during my daily search. 

As far as tenants you get the leases, ledgers can ask for application packages (rarely provided) and the estoppel's but from there you do nothing on the tenant side until you are the owner. 

New materials and paint, fixed the minor issues, updated technology, had the HOA involved.

Lifted our ceiling up for more open feel, added an elevated primary bedroom and bathroom, fresh paint and beautiful materials.