For $250 I would probably do it myself or have one my regular contractors do it.  

They will be responsible for emptying out two bedrooms of furniture and their daughters will be sleeping in the living room for a few days.

Trance all of the income and expenses you are responsible for in report form and review that regularly with other people you trust and could help you reduce your expenses and possibly increase your income. 

I do follow up regularly. 

But have a regular evening schedule to help yourself and your contractors who know and understand your goals.There are a few things for you to do after you select your niche and market area and before you start making offers.  

He quit his regular job about 2 years after he started.You may have allready been in contact with him.  

Once these are complete we'll be moving full speed ahead on the regular repairs.

If it is the support of a supposed lifestyle, it is probably more important to identify the amount of money needed on a regular basis to support that lifestyle, and work towards that.

Not something I recommend but don't lose sleep over it either.

I know in a regular sale at least in MA its typically 1,500.