However, it must be the current boom in home renovations and the opportunities for bigger fish to fry, as I'm having difficulty finding someone responsive.

I would look to find someone you can learn from, a mentor that you can get some insights from, and potentially partner on a few deals helping with some of your time, maybe some small part of that $100k.  

I recommend having a local experienced investor (an unbiased party not someone trying to sell you something) do a detailed video tour of the property and the street/neighborhood before you submit an offer and paying them for their time $100 or $150.

I am sure myself or someone I know can help you out in SE Ohio area. 

Now, if I had to pay someone to do these things, that quote could easily double. 30k settings a little high, but I can see how some of the higher end contractors may want to charge that.My suggestion would be for you to keep the layout as close a possible to the original  can you do some of the work yourself?

That way you are familiar with how a transaction goes and if someone is missing something it will be easy to notice.If there is anything I can help with here in FW Texas let me know!

@Bryson WilliamsTypically you would have your tenants pay their own utilities since you wouldn't want to cover someone's high water or electricity/gas bills but some cities will put a lien on your property if certain utilities aren't paid.

Unless you can convince an underwriter that someone is giving you a car, you’re buying a car all cash or you’ll be getting a bus pass, expect to still be hit for an auto payment…Most lease companies will allow you to extend the lease for up to an additional 6 months.

Brendan, I do not know your market, however, I imagine there are some on BP that will have your answer.

Essentially they pay for 3 and get 2, and the 3rd night remains bookable in case someone else wants to reserve it.Without that feature available, I would re-institute 3 night weekend minimum, at least in peak times.