Hey Helena, I know we've already chatted but you should check out this BP thread about us:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/1184140-plan...

Looking at this past week's CMI, it's interesting to see the buyer/seller positioning in the SE-ish area compared to the NW-ish area with rates high 6's in JanuaryStill bullish on W/NW future demand due to TSMC factory and other companies (dashboard snapshot below) but time will tell.

You could check out a book by Dave Van Horn called Real Estate Note Investing.

Hy @Tio Sam**I am not affiliated with any of the companies mentioned**Check out Houzz, RoomSketcher, and HomeByMe for easy-to-use design inspiration and layout planning.

They have a ton of really valuable and good information with their webinars, etc. 

I would also add, a contractor that you can buy materials for and they know how to put them in with little to know direction (reduces the management time of the project).

Check out Cincinnatireia they are a huge REI group in the SW area. 

So, check with your Realtor about whether this is required.2.

The house's exterior is constructed of brick material with a flat tile roof.

Being a GC helps BRRRs or flips out.