This is the part I wasn't familiar with, I was under the impression that they interview me but its a bit of both.  

They should not use any third parties for their work, or else they are just trying to sell you a home.Try looking at:The Best Types of Markets for Profitable Turnkey PropertiesandWhat to Ask When Working With a Turnkey Provider

There is a plethora of vendors available who handle title, site visits, loss mitigation, legal/foreclosure, property preservation and property sales -- all can be directed via phone/email. 

You can not legally, for tax purposes, be landlord and tenant.

I get all kinds of ridiculous prices, that honestly some of those quotes have pushed me into DIY and in part, “I am grateful to them for that” because I have since learned a lot, but I do wish that at times, contractors would look past gender and even race before spitting out ridiculous prices.Secondly:Lack of follow-up.Not sure if it is just Denver, or if others are experiencing the same problem.Met with a contractor for come work needed on a property that I am purchasing.Seller will finance some of the repairs.Need contractor to provide a written quote.Bad enough we are having some language issues as he speaks Spanish, I don’t so communication is via google translate (oh boy).He came highly recommended, so I am trying to hang in there, but only for so long.Still waiting on him to send me the written quote.Sent out a reminder this evening asking him to provide by tomorrow or at least let me know if I should move on to find someone else.I really cannot understand what is happening with contractors in the Denver Metro Area.Perhaps they just have way too much business that if your project appears too small, then they will relax on responses?

Personally I have found the owner carry to be advantageous for both parties when the seller doesn't need or want the lump sum of funds.

Do you have a contract drawn up and checked by the lawyers of all parties involved?

It was rehabbed then and the basement was also redone and he added 2 legal bedrooms down there.So the issues I'm having is how the heck do I comp this type of property?

Besides the legal notice and opening bid. 

The houses are fully furnished and they supply some supplies as well as a gym, free golfing at a local gulf club, and frequent parties and BBQs.