They have a list of clients and grade them.

When I was flipping in South Jersey I was doing sub 200k builders grade flips so I didnt need to use a designer.  

In the past, when I've had to replace subflooring under showers/tub for this very same reason, I've used pressure treated or marine grade lumber/plywood.  

As far as other sources of income, it is hard to make the number crunch on small scale solar or wind. 

Delegate out what you are not good at (or can be easily hired out) and work on scaling your business.But is anyone on BP self-performing their rehab's?

Roll them up, wrap them in heavy plastic (contractor grade trash bags work well) and store them in the basement.

R803.2.1 Identification and grade.

Higher end products, nothing overboard, will often be noted in the appriasal, thing is that you can get used quality stuff often cheaper than standard, builder's grade items new and no one is any wiser.

You don't generally want to syndicate deals that are 6-7 on a 10-point scale because there is not enough juice in them to pay the investors and yourself.

You can also adjust either side for working on steps or outside where there is a sloping grade.