So, we're finding that it's difficult to get an apples-to-apples comparison of our framing costs.One thing that we've learned is that the cost of materials will highly depend on the design of the flooring system, the roofing system and other main structural design elements.

Its very hot like every else, including the pre-foreclosure market which has been ticking upwards due to the lift of the moratorium. 

There are a lot of bad apples out there that make the rest of us guilty by association.

Invest Lift, and I negotiated with the Wholesalers by conducting an inspection first and using the required safety repairs and estimated costs to come to a max offer price which they accepted.

I personally was hoping to do the heavy lifting when it comes to reno and potentially management while they were to provide the down payment.

That creates an easy apples to apples comparison and whatever, provides the best cash flow and return on your investment should be the choice. 

I found that going straight to agents, property managers, etc. aren't too helpful because even the bad apples know how to answer any questions you throw at them.

From a City perspective, yes lift stations are last resort because of the maintenance effort that gets placed onto them so I understand.  

Apples and oranges

Everything from:(1) contract a property manager, (2) analyze lenders apples-to-apples, (3) engage your contractor (and I've even included a document for your contractor to use to provide you itemized bids on work - no more guessing what you are paying for), (4) a lease agreement, (5) a "checklist" of business incorporation items to launch your real estate LLC and (7) even a BRRRR deal analysis spreadsheet so you can know right away if you'll be making a great deal.These legal docs are enforceable in all States.