Initially I thought it would be better as one would have more control.

It's more time consuming but you'll have much better control over the project using the better management software and you'll gain the ease of use and communication that Basecamp provides for people who aren't necessarily experts in project management (i.e. contractors).  

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@Wayne Brooks   I think this is were investors that complain about RE agents don't get it.. they don't realize that a very good RE broker will have if not complete but part near complete control of their client with regards to these issues.

The jist of the show is to have several high end luxury market flippers compete and a panel of people rate and judge us, with the winner getting something at the end.

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

DAP is good stuff, easy to control, but you'll always have some clean up to push the bead in the gap to be sealed.

You do not have any controlling interest in the property until someone dies (usually).

Now, the originally planned 'touch ups' turned into a new carpet (very, very bad dog pee smell), to painting all of the 1978 style wall panels (very dark and outdated look) to getting a new roof (original roof that was absolutely in pieces).

The fact that he had to go through me and I could stay on top of the situation meant that I wasn't risking losing control of the situation and putting myself in a position where I was extorted into paying more contractor costs.Maybe not the best examples, but you probably see my point.