Then once you have that information you can get detailed estimates from contractors.

I asked both of them how much they charge (which is the same) and the realtor that flips gave us a descriptive detail on why, while the other did not (raised a red flag to me) Now they both are assuming that we are going to use them... 

Here is the property:  https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/545-6th-St_West-Des-Moines_IA_50265_M86748-68205 it's in a nice neighborhood with a school nearby.

Jay Hinrichs Yeah and YouTube is the worst now .Before every video an ad pops up of a guy in a swimming pool or walking into his mansion .

Can you tell us some of the details of this deal by chance?

Basically talent in my area wants 150-250K per year and I simply am not willing to make that type of pay cut unless they remove me from the business and I watch it grow from a warm awesome location.I have used Fivver in the past, everything from novelty birthday videos to advanced business marketing materials.  

A quick google search should bring up the state’s website with all the details.

Make sure you video the encounter--probably will be an entertaining exchange. 

More details here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/550887-toronto-meetup-for-investors-in-us-real-estate-mon-april-9-2018

Being able to have a conversation that takes all your details into account will get you a whole lot smarter and in a better position to decide.