IIf you are paying a flat price to get the house painted , who cares how much paint he uses , as long as its done .

Now you need to figure out how to find deals and pay for them.

People who get evicted after not paying the rent for a long time re usually not the best people and often leave lot of damage in their wake.

GC's should not be banks - have the borrower get a loan from a bank to pay the GC (this is what I would do if I was the GC)

The "price" you pay to a buyers agent will come back 10 fold when working with really knowledgeable, trustworthy market experts. 

Also, the rent amount may include the lot rent if these homes are in communities or land/lots where you pay rent for the home to sit there as well.

@Kristi PrattTo make smart real estate choices, think about rising rates, cash-out refis, and slow pay growth.

Turns out inexpensive kitchen updates pay off big time when you sell your home, with homeowners recouping an average of 85% of their investment.6 updates you can make to your kitchen without renovatingDid you know that a minor kitchen renovation project costs around $22,000 and a major kitchen remodel can set homeowners back $65,000?

A cookie cutter first deal looks like:Purchase: 65k - 90kRehab: 50k - 75kARV = Project Cost/.7Neighborhood: B or betterRehab type: cosmeticAvg Days on Market in zip code: 30 or lessThat's an example of a very safe deal for a lender to fund for a newbie.For a 0 experience expect to pay 11.5%+ in interest.Keep in mind the cost of a project's lifecycle. 

If you have more money than time, pay someone.