If the landlord or their employee did the work themselves, they must include a description of the work, how long it took, and the hourly rate they charged.

Why do you think purchase contracts are so long and have such small print?

Can they prove how long it takes to rent a vacant property?

Timelines, budgets, quality of finishes, they all need to go well for your exit and if your in bed with a GC that only cares about himself then all those things will not go right for you, but he'll still get his money.People really underestimate the following:1) The cash they need to close and carry the project2) How hard it is to have a GC stick to what they promise3) How long it may take to exit through a sale

We don't reach that point until we have had the opportunity to understand what an investor wants, their motivations, long-term goals, and risk profile.  

Love your mindset—real estate is a long game, and you're starting with the right attitude!

While OZ investments offer significant tax benefits, assess property risks and long-term potential beyond the tax savings.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

It may make less cash flow/ per month but in may cases in the long run after PM fees and Repair costs, many times it turns out similar.   

REI is a long game, but, in my opinion it is the best way to build wealth.I would start by narrowing down your market. 

I have seen two cases where it went the distance and the buyers successfully sued for specific performance.