All 3 of these rehab loans are great for using the BRRRR method especially if you will be an owner occupant because of the minimum low down payment. 

Watch the part in Moneyball about trading someone.

My plan is to learn everything I can and use the stack method to grow my portfolio.

Anyone have any efficient methods to reduce those costs?

Word of mouth referrals will probably get you a better contractor than other methods.

All of the handy trades are in high demand here in Florida and most property management companies would be ecstatic just to have your phone number, if for nothing else as a backup go-to. 

Is there a checklist you use or a certain group of tasks that you have the trades perform as preventive measures? 

Once the house was rehabbed, we could list and sell (don’t think it would be difficult in this market).Once sold, I would pay back the loan for the construction costs, plus interest (depending on finance method).

Word of mouth referrals will probably get you a better contractor than other methods.

Zillow and Apartments (CoStar Group) are both publicly traded.