Home prices rose by 4.8% in Q3 of 2018 Interest rates increased to 2.27% in 2018 The number of online real estate leads is increasing (up 65% from 2016 to 2017), but the conversion rate is taking a dip (down 10% from 2016 to 2017). 

His other line items I'll ask to only give him enough to get materials and pay him once project starts, and the remaining of the 30% based on work progress, so I can protect my own assets.

Strike up conversations to find out which are contractor or working for a contractor.

So many interesting items it's hard to keep it cohesive.Always new mattresses.

There are 4 electrical boxes with the 7 units (conversion house), I'm not exactly sure which box is for which units.

People go back up north when it gets so hot.One thing to explore and is an idea that is rocking right now in LA is the concept of an ADU [accessory dwelling unit] or guest units, people are adding guest units and doing ADu conversions - this allows you to take a SFR and add or convert it to a legal rental, as opposed to having to rent out an extra bedroom and deal with roommates, you can take that same bedroom and add a kitchen and bath and you have an ADU that can rent out for a premium.

Thank you @Joseph AdelmannI did some research and came to conclusion that market is good but might not have the proper items in place for an out of state investor yet.

It's on the last page of the calculator's report as a stand-alone item.

The thing with STR's is the Op Ex line items and even revenue are fairly dynamic and will adjust based on your business model. 

Not requests for things they want, but a list of broken or damaged items that need repair or replacement.5.