Once you start establishing relationships and you're doing enough business the good contractors will start walking your potential projects for free.

Me and my business partner have recently started an LLC and are looking to invest in fix and flip properties.

Have an idea of the limits you want quoted     - Building - cost to rebuild    - Contents: do you have any business property there (appliances that are not built-in,         maintenance equiptment, furnishings in common areas) - what is the cost to replace them    - Business Income:  What is the total rents minus the costs that don't continue    - Liability:  What limit are you looking for2.

@Bruce Lynn - Definitely seems like it makes the most sense for someone with a legal background or private equity.I actually believe that all businesses are similar in the fact if you are building them to scale even just a little bit they always hit a wall...this just seems like niche that needs more attention to detail and would be best for someone with a specific background in liens especially here in Chicago where we know it gets super complicated.

We require the borrower to be an entity and the loan purpose to be for business use (i.e. flipping).

I'm putting a business plan together for a short term rental and I can find plenty of data from comps on projected vacancy rates of established rentals, however, I know I can't expect to come out of the gate with 50-60% occupancy.

It's a great way to build wealth and learn the business. 

I dont personally find much to like about the Oregon coast other than in my business I would never spend time there..

For now it's business as usual.Major cities, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Sedona and others, have adopted their own STR rules and regulations, primarily requiring operators to register their rentals.

While I truly hope you are getting a good deal, I see it as a possible conflict of interest being that your agent Is selling you your first investment property.