I got a bid from Overhead Garage door for $4800 for a new door, operator, remotes, and the labor/materials to remove the column, patch concrete where column footprint was on the floor, and install a beam.

I can see ECA DuctWorks investing time and materials in exchange for light returns after sales.

You would have complete control of the rehab, who does the work, how it's done, the materials you use, etc.

There is always another deal if this one doesn't materialize.

Price data, and rent value can easily be found on zillow, but market based data is a bit harder to find.I've been scouring the web for economic and city planning information (Iowa market mostly), but most of it seems like promotional material for getting businesses into my state.Here is the sites of been using to pull basic city data, statistics etc.http://www.deptofnumbers.com/rent/http://www.city-data.comhttp://www.bestplaces.netWould love others to chime in as well.Best,Michael

DIY can be good because you can pick durable materials (vinyl plank) vs what turn key companies give you (carpet).

DISCLOSE - all the material facts.

so you know...basic rule in contracting, take the labor/materials...then double it to the customer.

Now labor costs and materials might increase over time doing in stages.If money is available today then maybe if you can get zero interest same as cash from the contracting company than might can do all at once.Windows for tenants are seen as a MAINTENANCE item and NOT an upgrade.

You can also find most of this material on BP, but most people find it a chore to sift through all of the chaff to find the wheat.