Unless you have a relationship with the GC, as Nick said its hard to get them out to quote before getting in contract.

It is a very intricate deal on top of being able to finance what you are doing with long term relationships with a couple banks. 

@Rich Ramjatan thank you for responding.After 19 years I'm back on the field because our good work ethic boomers are retiring and haven't found a new wave.On a "try out" of partnership with my 10 plus year sub hanger, since the work force ain't around.Don't make me wrong I love doing it but I know I need to concentrate more on current and future customer to keep the name customer relationship healthy !!

I've spent years building trusted relationships with a realtor, attorney, HVAC, plumber, electrician, framer, roofer, concrete guy, tree guy, vinyl siding guy, insulation, grader, flooring guy, countertop guy, brick mason, handy man, etc.

I am looking to expand my portfolio and find more deals in the coming months so I would love to build a relationship with anyone interested.  

I have a personal relationship with someone who has the money to fund my deal, and is looking for deals.

We were renting the property and just started to establish a relationship with the owner who liked us both.

We were renting the property and just started to establish a relationship with the owner who liked us both.

But today, you have a considerable amount of equity built in paydown and appreciation to access, and you can use that equity to improve the current house and purchase more.Many people find suitable alternatives to manage a handful of properties from a distance, so even if you move eight hours away, you can do most of the managing yourself by building relationships with contractors and real estate agents, paying a small fee for them to help as need requires.Only sell if you know the choice is mathematically correct, rationally made, and leads to more property acquisition now.

You'll get it cheaper, you'll probably make a wiser choice, and you won't have debt holding you back from whatever your next step is.I have a family of five.