If I were you and want to maximize your time, I would create a video on Facebook, Youtube, or other sites to get the buyers to visit your one page landing site to collect their email in exchange of a free information book like wholesaling to educate the buyers.

The reason I ask is we are pitching this model to friends that may want to invest and get involved and I want to build an accurate performa.That being said, do you all have insight on what the original startup cost is for furnishings, small appliances such as coffee machines and first round of consumables (ie coffee, cleaning supplies, toilet paper etc)?

@Konner Bergstrom Broker emailed it out.

You asked about buying site unseen:  There are several folks around the state that will do quick investigations and email buyers pictures of properties. 

When the property first came out I just sent a quick e-mail to the listing agent telling them I was interested. 

@Chris Munichiello The crystal ball isn't exactly my thing, but given the *severe* shortage of homes on the market, I expect prices to continue to climb in the short to medium term.As of Q4 2018, Suffolk County (Boston) was down to a 1.3 month supply. 

*Another KEY factor that a lot of people (including myself until I actually did a bunch of deals) overlook is rental supply/demand in a market.

Since he does not use the condo as an investment i'm not sure if a 1031 exchange would still be possible, I sent an email to a 1031 attorney I know but was hoping to get some feedback from hopefully someone who has dealt with a similar situation. 

And their realtor never answers their phone or emails.

If your contract says materials (a blanket statement) and that you were supplying the fixtures only, I would argue that the subcontractor is getting ALL materials needed to get the scope of work completed excluding the fixtures you are supplying.