I would estimate I spend more than a hundred dollars per property on initial set up time and it pays dividends when they deliver clicks, views, interested party’s and I can simply freshen the listing after each tenant.

Cashier's check delivered by certified mail? 

-you speaking to the tenants before you are the owner is meaningless - either the seller delivers the property vacant at closing, or they don't. 

Having recently moved here, I am eager to apply my knowledge and deliver exceptional service as I embark on this exciting journey in the real estate industry.

-----------------------------------------------------Current Funds:Primary Home : Owe $226,xxxAvailable Equity : $193,xxx, maybe more if they appraise my home with the 3 car garage I built cash.Credit: 700ish401k Funds: $90,000, I don't think i should touch thisCurrent Cash: $40,000 + don't really want to touch reserves if needed----------------------------------------------------Budget/Acquisition:Land: $50,000-$99,000 this is anywhere from 3-10 acres in towns I am looking50x100 metal building : delivered installed (40 a square foot) $200,000 which this can be shopped because the building itself is only $80,000 delivered.Foundation : $40,000Septic: $10,000Well: $10,000Electric: $15,000Rough cost : $200,000 $270,000Excavation: $5000 or less, my friend owns his own equipment and business, I also ran equipment for awhile.Permits: 3000?

It's tougher than it ever was but the deals are still out there.Lot's of wholesalers in the game and they are delivering some good products.Granted, we buy quite a few and close quickly so they send many deals to us as we snap them up.43609 has been our go to zip code for the last few years.Lot's of value and area is gentrifying a ton.Close to the zoo is top dollar stuff.Much success

I've heard so many horror stories about builders being late, delivering the wrong floorplans, shoddy work, etc. 

I agree the price tag is high (would be worth it if it actually delivered) but there is a need for a quality tool that investors could use to streamlining the process.

Week 1 Status:Permits have been pulledDumpster and portable toilet delivered to site Trees overhanging the house were trimmed and fallen leaves clearedGarage was cleaned out and exterior scraped for painting.House clean out is in progress, along with kitchen and bathroom demolition Roof replacement will begin on Friday (delayed because we had rain)Stay tuned for weekly updates. 

LPs should not just pick the highest return they see advertised on the web or elsewhere – LPs should ensure the team is qualified in acquiring and managing the deal at hand, and delivering on projections.