It may be smoother having someone there who has more experience, especially when the inspectors walk in.You can get materials or they can, some don't mind getting small stuff forgotten or needed, but the bulk of materials should be listed and who buys, picks up and arranges deleivery at different times is up to you.

I know anything where you pay up front is a red flag but I would imagine if it was specified in a well constructed contract it could be safe.

It is on a block where there are all new construction homes and only his old house with the 2 connecting lots.

I've been stuffing envelopes for two weeks, and once I get my home inspector license exam out of the way (hopefully, out of the way!)

The place was built in the seventies and the non-code conforming construction stairs were still in place, conveniently covered with carpet.

Our house needs updating but is certainly livable and there's similar sized new construction (w/o parking) going up on our block and all around for $110k more.

I would like a recommendation of some Appraisers and Inspectors who work in these areas.

There are still a few banks out there that do construction loans.

You can get an appraisal for the finished unit, use a bridge loan and or construction-rehab loan based off the ARV.So, check conventional and non-conventional, private/hard money lenders.Get credit from material suppliers, use thier money!

I mostly buy and hold, but do a few rehab flips, and new construction, too.