I need to continue to pursue cash flow but would very much like to be in a more remote position to spend time on the lending side because being a realtor and appraiser is limiting in a local geographic sense. 

An approach you might want to take, is to break down each component of the rehab into its own price per sqft/linear foot/units for both materials and for labor.for example you might find that flooring costs and average of $3.50/sqft labor to install + $3.00/sqft for materials X square feet = cost to refloor+ always add an extra 10% for unforseensSo you would just need to do this for every part of the rehab based on what needs to be done and what level of finish you are going for.keep in mind that some things are measured by sqft, like floor, and others are measured by linear foot, like trim, and some are measured by total area, like drywall and paint, and yet others are measured per each like tubs and toilets.A good place to start with figuring costs is The Book On Estimating Rehab Costs by J.

Buyer's agent has requested a CLUE report as part of the request for repairs on a flip property under contract.I've asked my insurance agent to pull one, but he suggested to contact LexisNexis directly.

I've also brokered several properties in Dayton and find some good off market deals there. 

All of North Jersey can be profitable, what matters most is finding a property that makes sense for the strategy you want to implement. 

Before you say 'you should have the money to get into a contract' I normally wouldn't be in this situation but I've just closed on a property that was all cash 2 weeks ago and a friend calls me on a property that's truly an amazing deal that I want to get into contract (has stable tenants renewing contracts above market, I can get for under market).

Find a 2-4 unit place.

The budget is $174,000 so I would need to find someone who can do construction for under $90/per sq ft.

Cleveland is more of a cash flow market. 

@Scott Trench president of BP could not have been much clearer “The practice, when used this way is meant to mislead, and those who ask for, give out, or receive, proof of funds letters in this way are not welcome here on BiggerPockets.”more important you are promoting a fraudulent POF that has high chance to adversely affect the seller if the wholesale does not find a buyer.