@J Scott no i do not have a list. i dont know what to ask. i tried googling it and this is the best i could find http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/contracting/five-essential-questions-ask-before-hiring-contractor/#. 1.

So one possibility I was considering was some deal whereby I supply initial capital and he can earn his share of the equity through the property management fees and I essentially become the hard money lender for his share.

@Chad Phillips If you're cash flowing and the upgrades are not essential, is their a specific reason why you're considering selling it?

Essentially, this works the same way.

It will essentially be a new house when completed.

I think DCF / IRR projections of best-case / worst-case / in-between scenarios are essential to making informed decisions.

Essentially, your looking for recent SOLD comparables that have similar interior sqft and parcel size, same number of bedrooms, built around the same year, updated with similar features (granite, new cabinets, etc.) sold within the last 6 months, all within the same neighborhood or within a 1/2 mile radius.

Essentially you're paying $250 a week.

Some will accept any qualified engineer, some will have a list to choose from and some will have a specific company that they essentially assign.

The peak rental season in this part of the country is essentially March through September.