Contractor currently charges % on total spent which gives him no motivation to keep bids low or fight for better deals with subs/suppliers.

Been there and done that numerous times.

My biggest issue with this appraisal is that he used a fixer upper that had recently been foreclosed on and a short sale as comps for a nicely remodeled home, when there are numerous remodeled sales in the neighborhood selling for $60,000 - $70,000 more.  

I've been interested in real estate investing(particularly buy and hold for cash flow) for some time, but always been hesitant to jump in.I've read numerous books, listened to almost 100 BP podcasts, been to some local REIA meetings, but I've yet to pull the trigger on anything.

When it comes to the selection of subcontractors and suppliers, you will have the peace of mind knowing that they are hiring the trades, vendors and suppliers who have the right experience and can deliver what they promise.General Contractors Are Focused on the CustomerWhen it comes to having a successful project, there is nothing more important than communication.

Any granite/natural stone budget recommendation around Cleveland?Doing a flip in Highland Heights for around $180. Kitchen size is medium.

We are looking to buy kitchen cabinets wholesale but are having a difficult time. Companies just don't get back to you. We are an LLC and I am going to apply for a contractor license for my husband today. He will be d...

These types of jobs or professions have many things in common I'm sure.Not only do you have a high degree of technical proficiency with numerous protocols but there is almost an "art" to employ the proper action and do so in, not just a timely manner, but very quickly, in an instant. 

When I travel to Hawaii, and spend a day or two looking at potential investment housing...even if I don't buy anything...that plane ticket is a deduction.I'm going to assume you're a smart guy, so as you know, there are numerous methods to get around paying taxes on your real estate income.  

Preferably in a multi-family home in a price range no more than $200,000 in a kid friendly area with fairly good schools, low crime, and access to numerous businesses and shops if at all possible.