My bet  is you will learn more from this deal, whether or not you make money, than anyone who criticizes you for doing it.Please feel free to PM me for more info, but I'll share some general info about home flipping I hope you find useful.Per your questions:1) If the work is just cosmetic (think new flooring, new countertops, new cabinets, paint, etc) you can probably get by hiring subcontractors.  

I bet I have another 4k in it after its all said and done.

think about the savings in $$$$$ and roads.But I bet you have a system of independent haulers so your apartments are the regional dumping ground.

I bet you'll change your mind very quickly!

I’ll bet that 20% of those are built in year 1, 30-40% in year 2 and 30% in year 3 and the rest over the subsequent three years. 

White with neutral damask are your best bets. 4.

So, if you agree to a 4% appreciation per year for the optionee and they exercise their option say in 24 months then you would walk away with a lot more:$19,200 in cash flow$14,000 in equity paydown$6,000 in tax savings$52,000 in appreciationzero commissions to agents= a total of $91,200 extra in your pocket after a two year option.To me, that seems like your best bet.

Hi Robert,Meetup.com is your best bet. 

As a relative newbie to flipping (I see in your profile you've done a few deals), your best bet in my view is to look locally at real estate clubs.  

Running your project by a local mortgage broker would be your best bet at getting a good awnswer