My team on the ground there handles everything from sourcing deals to renovation, and we've worked with hundreds of investors each year to make these properties cash flow.We’ve built up some solid relationships in Detroit—whether it’s general contractors, agents, or property managers who understand the ins and outs of Section 8.

Building a network of agents, contractors, and lenders who understand cash flowing rentals and the BRRRR model will be key as you continue to scale.

If you dont have a contractor lined up before you buy anything , you will be waiting months before you can start work just looking for a contractor . 

Specialized policies, contractor recommendations, tenant screening, lease agreements, utilities, and exit strategies are also important.Good luck!

OK so basically you were a bird dog and then a contractor for them.

Getting multiple contractors involved will be your best bet to get a reliable estimate, though you need to come up with a scope of work.

He is a contractor so the older he gets the harder it is to provide.

If one is not accustomed to working with contractors, then your expectations are probably unrealistic.

I wish I had known more about landscaping at the time, and didn't go cheap when it came to contractors.

The other fellow agents in our office are ALWAYS down to help each other and intro to other investors, contractors, property managers etc.