Ideally, I'd like to get bids before I place an offer in order to have a good handle on the rehab costs and place my offer accordingly, but on the other side of the coin, I could potentially place offers on many different properties before having one accepted, all the while I'm getting bids from contractors for which the job for them doesn't materialize.Or, do I visit the properties myself and with my agent, make an very rough estimate of rehab costs, make an offer based on the estimate, and then bring contractors in for bids *after* getting the property under contract, then potentially renegotiate the offer price if the bids come in higher than estimated?

I am an electrician by trade and own a 1916 home myself so the commonly frightening buzzwords such as "knob and tube", "plaster walls", and "asbestos tiles" don't carry quite the same weight with me but it will be nice to have someone who is as objective as possible.If you feel comfortable answering, could you share what you budget for repairs on these older properties?

I do have a full time job if that answers your question.

Feel free to message me for his contact info.He's helped me out on some investment transactions there and has done a terrific job.

It was difficult at first to find someone willing to do the smaller jobs.  

Like you mentioned, finding the house is just one part of the job.  

Since I don't know the area in Orlando very well, I have a job that allows me to call anywhere home and the Orlando area is a place that I'd like to invest in due to its proximity to parks and a potential job offer for my significant other.

My job was to install the Pergo floors, paint, and the floor and ceiling molding.

@Thomas Williamson Sounds like you've done a great job preparing yourself, do you already have a project property selected?

Congrats on doing a great job on that deal.